favorable indicator

[ˈfeɪvərəbəl ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtər]
nounpl: favorable indicators
indicador favorável
1. A sign, signal, or measure that suggests a positive outcome or improvement in a particular situation, especially in economics, business, health, or performance metrics
Rising consumer spending is a favorable indicator of economic growth.
O aumento do gasto do consumidor é um indicador favorável do crescimento econômico.
2. Evidence or data point that demonstrates progress toward a desired goal or objective
The patient's declining fever is a favorable indicator of recovery.
A febre decrescente do paciente é um indicador favorável de recuperação.
3. A positive trend or metric used in analysis, forecasting, or decision-making processes
Job creation is considered a favorable indicator for the stock market.
A criação de empregos é considerada um indicador favorável para o mercado de ações.
In Brazilian business and media contexts, 'indicador favorável' is widely used in economic reports, stock market analysis, and corporate communications. Americans and Brazilians alike use this term when discussing economic forecasts, health outcomes, and performance metrics. The term carries weight in both cultures' financial and analytical discourse.
NYC Slang
green light; good sign
Synonyms / Sinônimos
positive signgood omenbullish indicatorpromising signalpositive indicator
Antonyms / Antônimos
unfavorable indicatornegative indicatorwarning signadverse indicator

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indicador favorável
Standard usage in business and economics contexts
Rio de Janeiro
indicador favorável / sinal positivo
Both terms are used interchangeably in local media and business
São Paulo
indicador favorável
Commonly used in financial and corporate communications
Portugal
indicador favorável
Same standard usage as Brazil, though may occasionally use 'sinal positivo'

Related Words

economic indicatorperformance metricleading indicatorlagging indicatortrend analysis

Related Idioms & Phrases

a sign of better things to come
thumbs up
looking up
on the right track
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