ECRI Falls Deeper into the Abyss
Courtesy of Bondsquawk
The Economic Cycle Research Institute released its Weekly Leading Indices for the week ending July 23. While the Weekly Leading Index ticked up to 121.1 from a downward revised prior period reading of 120.6, the Weekly Growth Rate Index fell further by two-tenths of a percent to -10.7 percent. This latest reading marks the 12th decline in a row and 8th straight week in negative territory, dating back to the first week in June.
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