US CB Leading Index m/m
This index is designed to predict the direction of the economy, but it tends to have a muted impact because most of the indicators used in the calculation are released previously. Source changed series calculation formula as of Jan 2012;
- History
| Expected Impact / Date | Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | 0.1% | -0.1% | -0.6% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | -0.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 0.3% | -0.1% | |
| Mar 19, 2026 | -0.1% | -0.1% | -0.2% |
| Feb 19, 2026 | -0.2% | -0.2% | -0.3% |
| Jan 23, 2026 | -0.3% | -0.2% | -0.1% |
| Jan 23, 2026 | -0.1% |
-0.2% | |
| Dec 9, 2025 | -0.3% | -0.3% |
-0.3% |
- Details
Specs
Source:
Measures:
Change in the level of a composite index based on 10 economic indicators;
Usual Effect:
'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for energy prices;
Frequency:
Released monthly, about 20 days after the month ends;
Derived Via:
Combined reading of 10 economic indicators related to employment, new orders, consumer confidence, housing, stock market prices, credit trends, and interest rate spreads;
Also Called:
Leading Indicators;
Acro Expand:
The Conference Board (CB);
Event Type:
Growth