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19.03.202614:00:00UTC+00US Leading Index Eases Slide in January, Signals Slightly Firmer Outlook

The US Leading Index showed a modest improvement in January 2026, suggesting a slightly firmer near-term economic outlook. The index came in at -0.1% month-over-month, compared with -0.2% in December 2025, according to data updated on 19 March 2026.

While the indicator remains in negative territory, the smaller decline points to a mild easing in downward momentum. The month-over-month comparison reflects how conditions in January stacked up against December, while the prior reading captured the change from November to December. Investors and policymakers typically monitor this index to gauge the direction of the broader economy, with sustained moves toward zero or into positive territory often interpreted as signs of stabilisation or renewed growth potential.

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