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Economic Indicator
An economic indicator is a statistical measure used to assess the overall health of an economy or predict future economic activity. Examples include GDP, unemployment rate, and inflation data, all of which influence market sentiment and asset prices.
Example
“The Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in higher than expected at 3.5%, a key economic indicator signaling persistent inflation, which caused bond yields to spike and equities to sell off.”