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US Economy on the Upswing?

Chemical Activity Barometer shows favorable action.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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The US economy continues to improve, with forecasts now suggesting economic expansion into 2015, according to the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) monthly Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), released today. The Chemical Activity Barometer is a leading economic indicator, shown to lead U.S. business cycles by an average of eight months at cycle peaks, and four months at cycle troughs. The barometer increased 0.4 percent over August on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis. The barometer...

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