THE OECD's Composite
leading indicators (CLIs) show signs of an improving economic outlook in
most major economies.
The CLIs point to economic growth above trend in Japan, and to growth firming
in the United Kingdom. The CLI for Canada indicates a positive change in momentum.
In the United States, the CLI points to growth around trend.
In the Euro Area as a whole, in France and in Italy, the CLIs continue to indicate
a positive change in momentum. In Germany, the CLI points to growth firming.
In the emerging economies, the CLIs point to growth around trend in Brazil
and to a tentative positive change in momentum in China, Russia and India.
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