The U.S. Weekly Leading Index (WLI) ticked up to 145.5 from 145.2. The growth rate edged down to 9.6% from 9.8%.



To put the economy in perspective please see links below:

- read ECRI's "Fed Not Crying Wolf".

- watch Lakshman Achuthan's current interview on Reuters.

For a closer look at recent moves in the U.S. Weekly Leading Index, see the chart below: