OECD Composite Leading Indicators (CLIs) for August 2005 - Updated: October 2005

The OECD area Composite Leading Indicator shows improved performance in August 2005

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07/10/2005 - Weak to moderate activity lies ahead in the OECD area, according to the latest composite leading indicators (CLIs). August data show weakening performance in the CLI's six month rate of change in the United States and Canada but improved performance in the Euro area and Japan...

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The next publication date of the OECD's CLI will be on 10 November 2005

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