A statistic that is used to gauge current economic conditions. See Consumer Price Index and Durable Goods Order as examples.
Statistical data showing general trends in the economy. Those with predictive value are leading indicators; those occurring at the same time as the related economic activity are coincident indicators; and those that only become apparent after the activity are lagging indicators. Examples are unemployment, housing starts, Consumer Price Index, industrial production, bankruptcies, GDP, stock market prices, money supply changes, and housing starts. also called business indicators. see also barometer, indicator.
Statistic that gives an indication of current point of the economic cycle eg price inflation, unemployment figures, wage rises etc.
A set of data that serves as a tool for analyzing current economic conditions and future prospects. Usually classified according to their timing in relationship to the ups and downs of the business cycle, that is, whether they anticipate (lead), coincide with, or lag behind general business conditions.
a figure, statistic or trend that analysts study to figure out what is going on in the economy
a source of information, usually statistical, that casts light on past, present or future economic conditions
a statistical figure that is used to track growth and decline of economic activity in specific segments of the economy over time
Key statistics of the economy that reveal the direction of the economy; for example, the unemployment rate and the inflation rate.
A statistic that indicates current economic growth rates and trends, such as retail sales and employment.
A government-generated statistic that reflects current economic growth and stability. Such indicators include employment rates, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), inflation, retail sales, etc.
Statistics that measure changing economic conditions. Changes in the consumer price index provide an indication of the rate of price inflation of consumer goods and services while changes in gross domestic product provide an indication of overall growth in output.
Economic Indicators are data used to analyze and describe specific trends occurring in the economy. They are generally used for analyzing and forecasting business conditions. Examples of economic indicators include employment rates, unemployment rates, Consumer Price Index and Gross Domestic Product. Leading indicators tend to reach their peak before the corresponding business cycle turns down. Employment (hours of work) is an economic indicator that tends to lead the economic cycle as consumption is a major component of GDP.
A statistics which indicates current economic growth rates and trends such as retail sales and employment.
A statistic that indicates current economic growth and stability issued by the government or a non-government institution (i.e. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Employement Rates, Trade Deficits, Industrial Production, and Business Inventories).
A variety of indicators, such as the Consumer Price Index or the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), that predict where the interest rates may be heading in the coming months.
A statistical report issued by governments or academic institutions indicating economic conditions within a country.
A government issued statistic that indicates current economic growth and stability. Common indicators include employment rates, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), inflation, retail sales, etc.
A government-issued statistic on the state of an economy, which might affect market prices. Common indicators include employment rates, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), inflation, retail sales, etc.
A key statistic in the overall economy that experts use as a yardstick to predict the performance of the stock market.
Released by government or non-government institutions, the economic indicators reveal the economic performance of a country or area during specific time period. The important ones are: Gross Domestic Product, or GDP in short, Unemployment Rate, Balance of Trade, Industrial Production, and Consumer Price Index.
An economic statistic used to indicate the overall health of an economy, such as GDP, unemployment rates, and trade balances. Used in fundamental analysis of foreign exchange markets to speculate against the direction of an exchange rate.
An economic indicator (or business indicator) is a statistic about the economy. Economic indicators allow analysis of economic performance and predictions of future performance.
