You Are Given the Information About the Following Leading Indicators

question 42

Essay

You are given the information about the following leading indicators. For each indicator explain whether the information suggests that a recession or expansion should be expected in the future.
a. Average initial weekly claims for unemployment insurance rise. b. New building permits issued increases.
c. The interest rate spread between the 10-year Treasury note and the 3-month Treasury bill narrows.
d. The Index of Supplier Deliveries falls.

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