Taiwan Business Indicators in February 2019
Press Release
National Development Council (NDC)
March 27, 2019
In February 2019, the overall monitoring indicator continued to flash the “yellow-blue” signal, as the total score decreased three points to 17. The trend-adjusted leading index and the coincident index were both still decreasing, the government will be closely monitoring the economic situation.
The Monitoring Indicators
- The total score in February 2019 was 17, flashing the “yellow-blue” signal, which fell from 20 last month.
Leading Indicators
- The trend-adjusted leading index declined slightly by 0.02% in February 2019 to 99.78, which has fallen for nine consecutive months.
Coincident Indicators
- The trend-adjusted coincident index declined 1.07% in February 2019 to 97.14, which has fallen for fourteen consecutive months.
Lagging Indicators
- The trend-adjusted lagging index increased slightly by 0.21% in February 2019 to 104.22, which has risen for ten consecutive months.
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