As of May, 10 out of 16 leading indicators in the sample were trending upward, signaling a robust upturn in global economic activity. Coincident indicators, meanwhile, surged toward the end of Q1, ...
Global leading indicators improved further at the end of Q2 as markets and decision makers in the real economy concluded that Mr. Trump’s tariff threats are more bark than bite. However, the U.S.
News that a leading economic indicator index rose in January has some in the markets wondering if this is the end of the turmoil. But what is this mysterious index and what does a gain really mean?