A composite gauge designed to forecast future economic activity, the Leading Economic Index (LEI) aggregates metrics like jobless claims and building permits. Analysts and investors use it to anticipate turning points in the business cycle, while policymakers and businesses rely on its signals to adjust strategies before economic shifts occur.
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