(26 Mar 2026, 08:49)

Economic Buzz: China leading economic index decreased in February

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for China decreased by 0.2% in February 2026 to 145.1 (2016=100), after increasing by 0.1% in January. As a result, the LEI contracted by 1.3% over the six-month period from August 2025 to February 2026, after a 1.9% decline over the previous six-month period between February and August 2025. The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index (CEI) for China increased by 0.2% in February 2026 to 157.1 (2016=100), after increasing by 1.4% in January. The CEI grew by 0.6% over the six-month period from August 2025 to February 2026, after growing by 3.8% from February to August 2025.

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