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

But on Tuesday, the PMI data became the first batch of economic indicators that encompass the effects of the Iranian war.

From Barron's

“This is significant because it’s one of the first economic indicators we’ll get that cover the period since the conflict began,” Deutsche Bank economists said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

He is co-author of the award-winning book, The WSJ Guide to the 50 Economic Indicators that Really Matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. economy is expected to slow further amid continued headwinds, while conflict in the Middle East further clouds the growth outlook, according to a basket of monthly economic indicators.

From The Wall Street Journal

Economic indicators pointed to slower-than-anticipated growth, an early 2026 labor market downturn, and weakness in exports.

From The Wall Street Journal