The great contradiction of the 2023 investment environment is illustrated in this screen. For the 13 consecutive month, the U.S. Index of Leading Economic Indicators declined in April, signaling a slumping economy. Yet the economic data in the first six weeks of the quarter, which ends June 30th, 2023, are signaling nearly a 3% growth rate for the current quarter. The collapse of the LEI and strong growth predicted by GDP right now illustrates the great contradiction of investing in 2023 and why advice from a professional is so important. Watch Thuis Week's Video