10 juli 2006

OECD Composite Leading Indicators signal mixed outlook for major global economies


Moderate expansion lies ahead in the OECD area according to the latest composite leading indicators (CLIs). May data show improved performance in the CLI’s six month rate of change in the Euro area and Japan but weakening performance in Canada and the United States. The latest data for major OECD non-member economies point to slightly moderating expansion in China, improved outlook for India and Russia, while the CLI for Brazil signals a weaker outlook.