If a Diffusion Index for New Orders Went from 87

question 9

Multiple Choice

If a diffusion index for new orders went from 87 to 74 and then to 68, it would indicate ____ receipt of new orders and indicate a ____ in breadth and the possibility of a future ____ in the series.

• A) limited, strengthening, decline
• B) limited, weakening, increase
• C) widespread, strengthening, increase
• D) widespread, weakening, decline
• E) widespread, weakening, increase

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