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China CB Leading Economic Index climbed to 1.6% in September 2015, released October 2015, up 0.6% from August's 1.0% reading.
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/CNY | ▼ Inverse | −0.50 | FOREX | Bullish CNY | → View |
| AUD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | FOREX | Bullish AUD | → View |
| Copper | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
CB Leading Economic Index (China) was reported at 1.6% in October 2015. The reading rose from the previous value of 1%.
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 1.17%, up from the prior three at 0.97%.
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with USD/CNY (Bullish CNY). A secondary relationship exists with AUD/USD, positively correlated (Bullish AUD).
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Imports YoY (Jun 9) and Exports YoY (Jun 9).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update October 2015.
The CB Leading Economic Index is a widely recognized financial indicator that provides insight into the future direction of the economy. It is a composite index that combines various economic data, such as employment, consumer spending, and stock market performance, to forecast changes in economic activity. This indicator is used by businesses, policymakers, and investors to make informed decisions and anticipate potential shifts in the economy. With its proven track record of accurately predicting economic trends, the CB Leading Economic Index is a valuable tool for assessing the overall health of the economy.
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
Latest reading (Sep 2015): actual 1.6 %. Prior reading (Aug 2015): 1 %. Before that (Jul 2015): 0.9 %.
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with USD/CNY (Bullish CNY, r=-0.50) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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| Sunday, June 7, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02:30 | Foreign Exchange Reserves | 3.442 | 3.411 | 3.42 | 3.43 | Low | |
| Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 03:00 | Imports YoY | 25.3 | 25 | 29.75 | High | ||
| 03:00 | Balance of Trade Yuan | 585.69 | 637 | 637.00 | Low | ||
| 03:00 | Exports YoY | 14.1 | 14.3 | 27.58 | High | ||
| 03:00 | Balance of Trade | 84.82 | 91.5 | -18.94 | High | ||
| Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 01:30 | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.3 | 0 | 0.35 | Medium | ||
| 01:30 | Producer Price Index YoY | 2.8 | 3.8 | 3.95 | Medium | ||
| 01:30 | Inflation Rate YoY | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.60 | High | ||
| 01:30 | CPI YoY | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.30 | Medium | ||