coincident indicator
[/koʊˈɪnsɪdənt ˈɪndɪkeɪtər/]
nounpl: coincident indicators
indicador coincidente
1. An economic indicator that changes at approximately the same time as the overall economy, reflecting current economic conditions rather than predicting future trends
Industrial production is a coincident indicator that shows the current state of manufacturing output.
A produção industrial é um indicador coincidente que mostra o estado atual da produção manufatureira.
2. A statistical measure that moves in tandem with the business cycle, used by economists and analysts to assess present economic performance
Employment levels are considered a coincident indicator because they reflect real-time job market conditions.
Os níveis de emprego são considerados um indicador coincidente porque refletem as condições atuais do mercado de trabalho.
This term is primarily used in economic and financial professional contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It's part of the standard vocabulary of economists, financial analysts, and central bank officials. The Federal Reserve and Banco Central do Brasil regularly publish data on coincident indicators as part of their economic monitoring and policy-making processes. Understanding coincident indicators is crucial for investors and policymakers to assess current economic conditions.
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