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For Release 10:30 AM ET, September 17, 2026
Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Australia increased by 0.5% in July 2026 to 118.1 (2016=100), after a similar 0.5% increase in June. Over the six-month period between January and July 2026, the LEI for Australia increased by 1.6%, continuing to grow from the rate of 1.7% recorded during the previous six-month period, from July 2025 to January 2026.
The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) for Australia increased by 0.2% in July 2026 to 120.7 (2016=100), after rising by 0.4% in June. Over the six-month period between January and July 2026, the CEI rose by 0.9%, a tad higher than the 0.8% growth rate observed during the previous six-month period.
The next release is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. ET.
The composite economic indexes are key elements in an analytic system designed to signal peaks and troughs in the business cycle. Comprised of multiple independent indicators, the indexes are constructed to summarize and reveal common turning points in the economy in a clearer and more convincing manner than any individual component.
The CEI reflects current economic conditions and is highly correlated with real GDP. The LEI is a predictive tool that anticipates—or “leads”—turning points in the business cycle by around seven months.
The seven components of Leading Economic Index® for Australia are:
The four components of the Coincident Economic Index® for Australia are:
To access data, please visit: https://www.conference-board.org/data/
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