business indicators
[/ˈbɪznəs ˈɪndɪkeɪtərz/]
nounpl: business indicators
indicadores de negócios
1. Quantifiable metrics and measurements used to assess the performance, health, and progress of a business or economy
Rising unemployment and declining consumer spending are negative business indicators for the upcoming quarter.
O desemprego em alta e o declínio dos gastos dos consumidores são indicadores de negócios negativos para o próximo trimestre.
2. Statistical data points that signal economic trends and business cycles
The Federal Reserve monitors key business indicators such as GDP growth and inflation rates.
O Banco Central monitora indicadores de negócios-chave como crescimento do PIB e taxas de inflação.
3. Performance metrics used by companies to track operational efficiency and financial health
Cash flow and profit margins are important business indicators for assessing company viability.
Fluxo de caixa e margens de lucro são indicadores de negócios importantes para avaliar a viabilidade da empresa.
Business indicators are crucial in both Brazilian and American economies. In Brazil, indicators like the IBOVESPA (stock index) and inflation measurements are closely watched by the Central Bank and financial markets. In the US, indicators such as unemployment rates, housing starts, and consumer spending guide Federal Reserve policy. Understanding these metrics is essential for investors, policymakers, and business leaders in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
leading indicators - indicadores antecedentes (predict future economic activity)
lagging indicators - indicadores defasados (confirm established trends)
coincident indicators - indicadores coincidentes (move simultaneously with the economy)
reading the tea leaves - ler nas entrelinhas (interpreting business indicators)
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