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The Conference Board’s index of indicators is down ... again

Nov 21, 2024
But the LEI's declines are slowing and it's no longer warning of a recession ahead. Plus, other economic indicators are looking positive.
Even if the LEI doesn't look great, other indicators, like the job market and the stock market, are strong.
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As a recession fails to materialize, some economists are changing their tune

Nov 21, 2023
The Index of Leading Economic Indicators has been pointing to a slowdown for 19 months. It hasn't materialized.
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Leading economic indicators stubbornly point to a recession. It still hasn't arrived.

Aug 17, 2023
So are the indicators wrong, or have we just not waited long enough?
“If this recession happens, it will be the most predicted recession — like, ever,” said former Federal Reserve economist Claudia Sahm.
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