economic indicator

noun

1. a statistical measure representing an economic variable

   the retail price index is an economic indicator of the actual level of prices

Example Sentences

Employment is generally the most significant economic indicator for politicians.

From The Daily Beast

Every economic indicator was in the toilet and quickly rushing down into the sewer.

From The Daily Beast

In recent months, Americans have watched nearly every economic indicator plunge, from GDP to consumer confidence.

From The Daily Beast