Moderate Growth Expected In OECD

The latest OECD composite leading indicators statistics signify a moderation in the rate of expansion compared to last month. The index for the OECD was down 0.1 in July 2010.

The downturn predicted for Canada, France, Italy, UK, China and India means that the signs suggest a slower rate of economic growth than was anticipated for last month. The outlook for Brazil, US and Japan is that they will possibly peak and their expansion may lose momentum. The German and Russian economies are expected to expand as are the OECD and the Euro areas. The OECD area last peaked in February 2008 and troughed in May 2009 along with the Euro area which last peaked in March 2008.