Taiwan Business Indicators in August 2019
Press Release
National Development Council (NDC)
September 27, 2019
In August 2019, the overall monitoring indicator continued to flash the “yellow-blue” signal, as the total score decreased to 20. The trend-adjusted leading index declined for two consecutive months and the coincident index increased for four consecutive months, the government will be closely monitoring the economic situation.
The Monitoring Indicators
- The total score in August 2019 was 20, flashing the “yellow-blue” signal, which decreased 2 points from 22 last month.
Leading Indicators
- The trend-adjusted leading index declined by 0.05% in August 2019 to 101.67, falling for two consecutive months.
Coincident Indicators
- The trend-adjusted coincident index increased by 0.57% in August 2019 to 100.21, rising for four consecutive months.
Lagging Indicators
- The trend-adjusted lagging index declined by 0.49% in August 2019 to 98.64, falling for eight consecutive months.
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