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

The OECD area Composite Leading Indicator shows improved performance continuing in October 2005

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09/12/2005 - Weak to moderate activity lies ahead in the OECD area, according to the latest composite leading indicators (CLIs). October data show relatively stable or improved performance in the CLI's six month rate of change in each of the seven major economies with the most positive signals in Japan and the Euro area.

The CLI for the OECD area rose by 0.5 point in October 2005 to 105.3 from 104.8 in September. Its six-month rate of change rose for the fifth consecutive month...

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The next publication date of the OECD's CLI will be on 6 January 2006.

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