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U.S. Economy on the Upswing?

Chemical Activity Barometer shows favorable action

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

The U.S. 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). 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% over August on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis. The barometer is up 3.3% over a y...

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