U.S. WLI Edges Up
The U.S. Weekly Leading Index edges up to 131.6 from 130.6. The growth rate increases to -2.3% from -3.1%.
To put the state of the economy in perspective click here to watch Lakshman Achuthan in a recent interview on Reuters.
For a closer look at recent moves in the U.S. Weekly Leading Index, please see the chart below: