Updates On Economic Indicators

Here is an update on various indicators that are supposed to predict and/or depict economic activity.  These indicators have been discussed in previous blog posts:

The May Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) (pdf) updated as of May 24, 2010:

The Consumer Metrics Institute Contraction Watch:



The USA TODAY/IHS Global Insight Economic Outlook Index:

An excerpt of May 24, 2010:
"The May update of the USA TODAY/IHS Global Insight Economic Outlook Index shows strong growth in real GDP, at a six-month annualized growth rate, in April and May followed by slower, yet solid, growth in June through October. Increased consumer and business spending will fuel strong growth into the second quarter, but tight credit, high debt and still-high unemployment will moderate growth in the second half of the year."

The ECRI WLI (Weekly Leading Index) : Last updated 5/14/10:
The WLI is at 127.3

The Dow Jones ESI (Economic Sentiment Indicator):
The Index as of April 30 was at 38.3.  The title of the April 30 news release is "Dow Jones Economic Sentiment Indicator slips to 38.3 for April; signals that Recovery has yet to firmly take hold."

The Aruoba-Diebold-Scotti Business Conditions (ADS) Index
Here is the latest chart, updated through 5-15-10:


“New Financial Conditions Index”
I had a post of this index on 3/10/10.  There is currently no updated value available.
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I post various indicators and indices because I believe they should be carefully monitored.  However, as those familiar with this blog are aware, I do not necessarily agree with what they depict or imply.

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SPX at 1074.14 as this post is written