economic indicators

Cultural  

1. Series of statistical figures, such as the consumer price index or the gross domestic product, used by economists to predict future economic activity.

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Example Sentences

New economic indicators released this week show how the Golden State is grappling with the effects of the Iran war, as well as an AI explosion, which is driving huge investments as well as layoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Consumer sentiment hit a record low in May, despite strong economic indicators like GDP growth and low unemployment.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

One of the few trusted economic indicators in Venezuela is the amount of U.S. dollars that Americans are pumping into the country, stemming the depreciation of the local bolivar currency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

The Chicago Business Barometer is due at 9:45 a.m., followed by leading economic indicators at 10 a.m.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Algeria's financial and economic indicators   improved during the mid-1990s, in part because of policy reforms   supported by the IMF and debt rescheduling from the Paris Club.

From The 2003 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency