economic indicator
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The sales data is the last big economic indicator to be released before the Bank of Canada’s interest rate decision Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
The survey period for the index ended on March 9, making this the first economic indicator to reflect the conflict’s impact — at least partially.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 13, 2026
The increase is largely due to the math behind how the economic indicator is calculated, rather than a boom in worker efficiency.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
A survey conducted by the University of Michigan revealed that consumer sentiment — a key economic indicator — dropped 12% in March, the third consecutive month of reduced confidence in the economy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2025
But Wall Street and Washington are closely monitoring another worrying economic indicator: the struggling consumer.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2024
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