leading indicators

[lee-ding]

plural noun

Economics.

1. 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.

Example Sentences

Second, leading indicators already point to softer momentum ahead.

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Economic growth likely slowed to 4.3% in the third quarter from 4.4% in the previous quarter, as leading indicators point to weaker private consumption and softer imports of consumer goods, ANZ economists said.

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For most of college football history, roster continuity and experience have been among the leading indicators of a team’s performance.

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

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A batch of data from Japan includes household spending and consumption figures, leading indicators, and the latest foreign exchange reserves.

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