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leading indicators

American

[lee-ding] / ˈli dɪŋ /

plural noun

Economics.

data that reflect current economic conditions and can suggest future developments or fluctuations in the nation's economy: issued, usually monthly, by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis in the Commerce Department.

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Both are leading indicators that likely point to continued acceleration in manufacturing activity in the U.S., as more factories come on-line, Semenuk said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

The reason financials tend to be leading indicators is that they are the providers of liquidity for growth.

From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026

The bank said leading indicators suggest that monthly consumer inflation “firmed” in January, led by food prices, though the underlying upward trend in inflation is limited.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026

Of the states that are likely to report results fairly rapidly, Georgia, North Carolina and Michigan will be seen as leading indicators.

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2024

"But it always has taken a little time for changes in labour market slack to influence wage growth and some leading indicators remain encouraging."

From Reuters ● Jul. 11, 2023

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