Leading Indicators

Definition

Market indicators that signal the state of the economy for the coming months.

Some of the leading indicators include: average manufacturing workweek, initial claims for unemployment insurance, orders for consumer goods and material, percentage of companies reporting slower deliveries, change in manufacturers' unfilled orders for durable goods, plant and equipment orders, new building permits, index of consumer expectations, change in material prices, prices of stocks, change in money supply.

Related Terms

Other terms related to 'Leading Indicators' starting with the letter 'L'

Lagging Indicators, Low, Linkage, Loan Rate, Limit Order

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