The Business Activities Expectation index was 66.6 in March 2012.

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The expectation that an index fund will get EXACTLY the return of the target index sets the stage for an interesting problem: Zero tracking error is achievable, but it comes at a very high price.

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While sentiment actually ticked up in September, the index does reflect the expectation of ultra-sluggish growth.

FORBES: Consumer Sentiment So Low It's Consistent With Outright Falls In Spending

The second quarter advanced GDP price index rose 1.1%, well short of the 2.4% expectation, while core PCE jumped 2.1%, versus the 2.0% outlook.

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