The numbers: The leading indicators of the U.S. economy fell in December for the 21st month in a row, but a widely predicted recession still appears no closer than when the long losing streak first began.
The leading index slid 0.1% last month. It’s the smallest decline since the stretch of negative readings first started in March 2022.
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