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Leading indicators are a key input to business decision making. As a member of your strategic planning committee, how might your advice on the economy respond to these changes?

a. Initial weekly claims for unemployment insurance have risen over the last three months.

b. New building permits have risen over the last six months.

c. Money supply (M2) adjusted for inflation has risen above its trend pace over the last year.

d. Consumer expectations have been disappointing lately.

e. Interest rate spreads (10-year less 3-month Treasuries) have declined sharply.