COMPOSITE INDEX OF LEADING INDICATORS
Broad-based index forecasting the direction of the economy’s movements in the coming months. Published by the Conference Board monthly, the index is comprised of 10 economic factors: Consumer Sentiment Index, S&P 500 stock index, spread between long-term and short-term interest rates, inflation-adjusted monetary supply, merchandise delivery speed to merchants, average initial unemployment applications, Manufacturing Weekly Labor Hours, Manufacturers' New Orders for Consumer Goods, New Orders for Capital Goods Excluding Defenses, and new building permits for residential buildings.
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Vest Fleece
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ECONOMIC CALENDAR
| Time | Country | Indices | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | MI Inflation Gauge | Mar | |
| 02:00 | ANZ Business Confidence | Mar | |
| 02:30 | Private Sector Credit | Feb | |
| 03:30 | PMI Manufacturing | Mar | |
| 03:30 | Non-Manufacturing PMI | Mar | |
| 07:00 | Housing Starts | Feb | |
| 08:00 | Retail Sales | Feb | |
| 08:00 | Import Price Index | Feb | |
| 10:30 | Mortgage Approvals | Feb |
