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Ecomonic indicators

Economic indicators are data on key economic variables recorded at regular periods of time that are used to predict, identify and confirm fundamental movements in economic activity. Economic indicators, combined with good judgement, can help investors to predict the likely movements of the market.

Many people use a particular or favourite economic indicator. However, evidence suggested by only one indicator is unlikely to give a complete picture of the economy as a whole.

These are the main economic indicators: