economic indicators
[/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk ˈɪndɪkeɪtərz/]
nounpl: economic indicators
indicadores econômicos
1. Statistical measures used to assess the overall health and performance of an economy, such as GDP, unemployment rate, inflation rate, and consumer confidence
Economic indicators suggest that the country is entering a period of recession.
Os indicadores econômicos sugerem que o país está entrando em um período de recessão.
2. Data points that reflect economic activity and trends, used by policymakers and investors to make decisions
The Federal Reserve closely monitors economic indicators before adjusting interest rates.
O Banco Central monitora atentamente os indicadores econômicos antes de ajustar as taxas de juros.
3. Leading, lagging, or coinciding indexes that predict or confirm economic conditions
Leading economic indicators can help forecast future economic performance.
Os indicadores econômicos antecedentes podem ajudar a prever o desempenho econômico futuro.
In Brazil, economic indicators are closely monitored by the Central Bank (Banco Central do Brasil) and frequently discussed in financial media, especially regarding inflation (IPCA), employment rates, and GDP growth. In the USA, the Federal Reserve and Department of Commerce release key indicators that significantly influence market behavior and policy decisions. These metrics are crucial in both countries for determining monetary policy and investor strategy.
Related Idioms & Phrases
leading economic indicators
lagging economic indicators
coincident economic indicators
economic indicators are pointing to growth
mixed economic indicators
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