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For Release 10:30 AM ET, October 13, 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 declined by 0.3% in August 2026 to 117.5 (2016=100), partially reversing a 0.5% increase in July. Over the six-month period between February and August 2026, the LEI for Australia increased by 0.3%, a slowdown from the growth rate of 1.9% recorded during the previous six-month period, from August 2025 to February 2026.
The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) for Australia increased by 0.2% in August 2026 to 121.0 (2016=100), after rising by 0.2% in July. Over the six-month period between February and August 2026, the CEI rose by 1.3%, accelerating from 0.7% growth rate observed over the previous six-month period.
The next release is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 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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