Economic Indicators
Indexes and projections to provide understanding of near-term economic conditions.
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Economic insights and analyses on the global economy and specific current topics relevant to business executives.
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Global Economic Outlook 2013: Is the global economic speed limit slowing down?
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The Conference Board Economics Watch®
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Monthly U.S. and quarterly regional webcasts with forecasts and commentary along with a suite of economic indicators and analyses that provide a platform for strategic decision making. Complimentary for members of The Conference Board
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Interpretive Comments on The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® for China -- May 2013 (April 2013 data)
June 2013 | China Center Publications
As growth trends down, prospects for reform trend slightly up
New Trends in Energy Markets and More Competitive Economies (Part 2)
28 May, 2013 | KnowlEdge Series
Despite concerns about the environment and macroeconomic impacts, shale gas is projected to make the Unites States less dependent on imported sources of energy and fuels.Products & Services
Conferences/Events
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Indexing Summit
31 October - 01 November, 2013 (New York, NY)
Publications
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Understanding Business Cycles: The Indicators Approach to Forecasting for Agility
June 2013 | Research Report
Better anticipating economic downturns and upturns can enable companies to respond with agility in a dynamic business environment. This collection offers an in-depth look at the indicator approach and how it can demystify shifts in the business cycle. -
The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View
June 2013 | Economics Watch Reports
This report includes: The Conference Board's May forecast for the Euro Area economy, a description of how debt-to-GDP ratios for Spain and Germany will evolve over the long term, and the policy implications of these debt projections.
Webcasts
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New Trends in Energy Markets and More Competitive Economies (Part 1)
23 May, 2013 | KnowlEdge Series
While the rapid growth of emerging economies creates upward pressure on many energy and commodity prices, there is also considerable volatility in these markets depending on supply and demand conditions as well as short term shocks. -
New Trends in Energy Markets and More Competitive Economies (Part 2)
28 May, 2013 | KnowlEdge Series
Despite concerns about the environment and macroeconomic impacts, shale gas is projected to make the Unites States less dependent on imported sources of energy and fuels.
