Australian Leading Index stumbles further, points to more weak growth ahead

[ad_1] The six-month annualised growth rate in the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index, which indicates the likely pace of economic activity relative to trend three to nine months into the future, dipped to -0.40% in October from -0.38% in September. Says WPAC: Economy set to remain stuck in ‘low growth rut’ well into next year. Range