stability indicator
[stəˈbɪlɪti ˈɪndɪkeɪtər]
nounpl: stability indicators
indicador de estabilidade
1. A metric, measurement, or sign used to assess the degree of stability or steadiness of a system, market, economy, or structure
The central bank monitors several stability indicators to predict economic downturns.
O banco central monitora vários indicadores de estabilidade para prever recessões econômicas.
2. In technical or engineering contexts, a parameter that measures the ability of a system to maintain equilibrium or resist perturbation
The engineer evaluated multiple stability indicators before approving the bridge design.
O engenheiro avaliou múltiplos indicadores de estabilidade antes de aprovar o projeto da ponte.
3. In finance and investment, a benchmark used to measure market or asset price volatility and predictability
Investors use stability indicators to identify low-risk investment opportunities.
Os investidores usam indicadores de estabilidade para identificar oportunidades de investimento de baixo risco.
The term is primarily used in professional contexts such as economics, finance, engineering, and policy-making in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazil, central banks and financial institutions frequently reference stability indicators in official reports and economic forecasts. The concept is particularly relevant following economic crises when governments and institutions emphasize the importance of stability metrics.
Related Idioms & Phrases
stability indicator shows signs of weakness
track stability indicators closely
monitor key stability indicators
stability indicators point to recovery
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