The U.S. Weekly Leading Index (WLI) edges up to 138.9 from 138.4. The growth rate increases to 8.3% from 8.1%.



To put the economy in perspective please see links below:

- watch Lakshman Achuthan's current interview on Reuters TV. 

- read ECRI's "The Brecession Blunder".

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