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economic indicators

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  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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Treasurys fell off, sending yields higher as investors digested a busy day of U.S. economic indicators and comments from Fed chairman Kevin Warsh ahead of Thursday’s payrolls report.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

The government is scheduled to release a slew of economic indicators for May, with retail sales data due Monday and industrial production and unemployment data due Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

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

Other economic indicators in the red were budget deficits, high interest rates, and the crowding out of private investments.

From Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy by Colignatus, Thomas

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