Measures of average workweeks and of suppliers' deliveries (vendor performance) are included in the index of leading indicators, because shorter workweeks tend to indicate future economic activity and slower deliveries tend to indicate future economic activity.
A)stronger; stronger
B)stronger; weaker
C)weaker; stronger
D)weaker; weaker

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Shorter workweeks often suggest weaker future economic activity as they may indicate reduced demand or production. Slower deliveries can indicate stronger future economic activity as they may reflect increased demand and supply chain constraints.

Measures of Average Workweeks and of Suppliers' Deliveries (Vendor Performance)