OECD Composite Leading Indicators (CLIs) - Updated: October 2008

Composite Leading Indicators signal continued slowdown in OECD area

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10/10/2008 - OECD composite leading indicators (CLIs) for August 2008 indicate a continued weakening outlook for all the major seven economies. The latest data for major non-OECD member economies tentatively point to expansion in Brazil, a downturn in China and Russia and a slowdown in India. etc.

• Link to historical data, graphs and methodological information 
• Glossary of Composite Leading Indicators
• OECD Business Cycle Analysis Database

The next publication date of the OECD's CLI will be on 7 November 2008.

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