economic indicator

British  

noun

1. a statistical measure representing an economic variable

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

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Example Sentences

Expectations that the Fed will reduce rates at the Dec. 9-10 gathering have fallen steadily in recent weeks, an unusual development for a period with no major economic indicator releases.

From The Wall Street Journal

They will amplify every stumble and highlight every negative economic indicator or crime statistic.

From BBC

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

But raw unemployment is considered a lagging economic indicator, and there is quite a bit of evidence supporting the premise that, below the surface, the biggest drivers of new employment — online job listings — have become elaborate façades destined to cause more problems than they solve for those seeking work.

From Salon

But Wall Street and Washington are closely monitoring another worrying economic indicator: the struggling consumer.

From New York Times