The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for China decreased by 0.2% in June 2025 to 148.6 (2016=100), after decreasing by 0.1% in May. As a result, the LEI declined by 1.4% over the first half of 2025, after decreasing by - 1.2% over the second half of 2024. The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) for China increased by 1.6% in June 2025 to 155.1 (2016=100), after increasing by 0.4% in May. Overall, the Index grew by 1.9% over the first half of this year, significantly slower than the 2.8% growth observed over the second half of 2024 (between June and December 2024). “The China LEI declined ... (full story)