Leading indicators are indicators that usually, but not always, change before the economy as a whole changes. They are therefore useful as short-term predictors of the economy. Leading indicators include the index of consumer expectations, building permits, and credit conditions. The Conference Board publishes a composite Leading Economic Index consisting of ten indicators designed to predict activity in the U. S. economy six to nine months in future.
leading indicators are indicators that usually but not always change before the economy as a whole changes they are therefore useful as short-term predictors of the economy leading indicators include the index of consumer expectations building permits and credit conditions the conference board publishes a composite leading economic index consisting of ten indicators designed to predict activity in the u s economy six to nine months in future