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economic indicator |
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economic indicatorStatistic used to determine the state of general economic activity or to predict it in the future. A leading indicator is one that tends to turn up or down before the general economy does (e.g., building permits, common stock prices, and business inventories). Coincident indicators move in line with the economy; lagging indicators change direction after the economy does. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| It signals sustained economic growth despite other economic indicators hinting at a slowdown. Bolivia's economic indicators of the past year depict a country on its way toward economic development. Cal State Fullerton said its Southern California index of leading economic indicators rose 0. |
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