What Are Leading Economic Indicators? How to Read the Economic Outlook

Leading economic indicators explained with the U.S. skyline, economic charts, the Leading Economic Index, new orders, business sentiment, industrial production, consumer spending, investment and construction, and the CORECONOMY logo.

When you read economic news, you often see phrases such as “leading economic indicators are weakening” or “leading indicators are pointing to a slowdown.” But what exactly are leading economic indicators? Where can you find them, and how should you interpret them when they move? Leading economic indicators are not numbers that can predict the … Read more