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Economic Data & Analysis

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Follow our forecasts to get the numbers you need and the insights to help you navigate a shifting economic landscape. Our authoritative economic data starts with the widely quoted Consumer Confidence Index® and Leading Economic Indicators, which we took over from the US government in 1995. But we do much more, providing actionable data on the business cycle and labor trends, as well as the structural underpinnings of sustainable growth.

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Fergus McCormick

Senior Economist, Global Indicators, US

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U.S. Economic Indicators

Consumer Confidence + 7.5 pts

Employment Trends Index - 0.47 %

Help Wanted OnLine + 3.4 %

Leading Economic Index 0.0 %

Measure of CEO Confidence - 6.0 pts

Innovation and Productivity

Total Economy Database

Global Economic Outlook

Global Economic Indicators

Australia -0.3%

Brazil -0.2%

China -0.1%

Euro Area -0.1%

France +0.2%

Germany 0.0%

Global 0.0%

India +0.6%

Japan +1.4%

Korea -0.6%

Mexico +1.3%

Spain 0.0%

U.K. -0.1%

U.S. 0.0%

Economic Indicator Calendar

All release times displayed are Eastern Time

Press Releases / In the News

PRESS RELEASE

The Global LEI Was Unchanged in September According to the Advanced Estimate

October 29, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

LEI for China Ticked Down in September

October 28, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

US Consumer Confidence Increased in October

October 27, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

The LEI for India Increased in September

October 26, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the US Was Flat in Sept

October 22, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

LEI for Mexico Increased in September

October 20, 2026

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