Economic forecasters use which of the following leading economic indicators:
i. Term structure of interest rates
ii. New claims for unemployment insurance
iii. Price of tea in China
A) i only
B) ii only
C) ii and iii
D) i and ii
E) i and iii

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Economic forecasters use the term structure of interest rates and new claims for unemployment insurance as leading economic indicators, as they provide insight into the direction of the economy. The price of tea in China is not a relevant leading economic indicator.

Economic Forecasters Use Which of the Following Leading Economic Indicators