The Conference Board reported the US LEI fell 0.2 per cent in December 2025, its fifth straight decline, signalling early-2026 softness despite positive yield spreads and building permits.
Weak consumer expectations and labour data weighed on it.
The CEI rose 0.2 per cent, showing modest growth, while the LAG dipped 0.1 per cent.
GDP is projected to grow 2.1 per cent in 2026.
Weak consumer expectations and labour data weighed on it.
The CEI rose 0.2 per cent, showing modest growth, while the LAG dipped 0.1 per cent.
GDP is projected to grow 2.1 per cent in 2026.
