Assume you are a reporter for the New York Times:
The commerce department reported that new plant and equipment orders were flat in April, after a 3.7 percent decline in March. Unemployment is at the lowest point for two months during a 12 months period. which statement is true?
A. New plant and equipment orders are lagging indicators.Unemployment is a leading indicator.
B. New plant is a leading indicator and equipment orders and unemployment are lagging indicators.
C. New plant and equipment orders are leading indicators.Unemployment is a lagging indicator.
D. New plant and equipment orders are coincidental indicators.Unemployment is a lagging indicator.
b. New plant , unemployment and equipment orders are coincidental indicators.