economic indexes
[ɪˈkɒnɒmɪk ˈɪndeksɪz]
nounpl: economic indexes or economic indices
índices econômicos
1. Statistical measures that track changes in economic variables over time, used to assess the health and performance of an economy
The central bank monitors economic indexes such as inflation rates and unemployment figures.
O banco central monitora índices econômicos como taxas de inflação e números de desemprego.
2. Quantitative indicators that represent broader economic conditions in a specific sector or country
Rising economic indexes suggest the economy is growing stronger.
Índices econômicos em alta sugerem que a economia está crescendo mais forte.
3. Numerical representations compiled from data to serve as benchmarks for economic performance
Investors analyze economic indexes before making major financial decisions.
Investidores analisam índices econômicos antes de tomar grandes decisões financeiras.
Economic indexes are crucial in both Brazilian and American financial cultures. In Brazil, major indexes include the IPCA (inflation index) and Ibovespa (stock market index). In the USA, commonly referenced indexes include the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and CPI. These metrics significantly influence government policy, investment decisions, and public discourse about economic well-being in both countries.
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