The Conference Board Leading Economic Index®(LEI) for China decreased by 0.3% in May 2025 to 148.9 (2016=100), after decreasing by 0.5% in April. As a result, the LEI declined by 1.2% over the six-month period from November 2024 to May 2025, however the decline was smaller than the 1.6% contraction over the previous six-month period between May and November 2024. The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) for China increased by 0.4% in May 2025 to 152.8 (2016=100), partially reversing the 0.8% decline in April. Overall, the Index grew by 0.9% over the six-month period from November 2024 to May 2025, but ... (full story)