CH 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 first released in May 2010;
- History
| Expected Impact / Date | Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | -0.8% |
-0.3% | |
| Apr 27, 2026 | -0.2% | -0.2% | |
| Mar 25, 2026 | -0.2% |
0.1% | |
| Feb 25, 2026 | -0.3% |
0.0% | |
| Jan 28, 2026 | -0.1% |
-0.2% | |
| Dec 22, 2025 | -0.3% | -0.8% | |
| Nov 24, 2025 | -0.8% | -0.1% | |
| Oct 27, 2025 | -0.1% |
-0.4% |
- Details
Specs
Source:
Measures:
Change in the level of a composite index based on 8 economic indicators;
Usual Effect:
'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for energy prices;
Frequency:
Released monthly, about 24 days after the month ends;
Derived Via:
Combined reading of 8 economic indicators related to consumer expectations, export orders, industry profitability, logistics index, total loans issued, construction started, labour demand and imports of capital goods;
Also Called:
Leading Indicators;
Acro Expand:
The Conference Board (CB);
Event Type:
Growth