Other Indicators to watch out for
In our previous lesson, we presented various indicators regarding consumption and business optimism. However, it’s not only economic indicators that tend to drive the markets’ expectations. Today we will show a number of other factors that could create volatility in the markets. OTHER INDICATORS TO WATCH Communications from central banks From time to time, Central […]
Consumption – Business confidence Indicators
In our previous lesson, we presented various indicators regarding employment. In this lesson we will discuss indicators related to consumption and business confidence. CONSUMPTION RETAIL SALES Retail sales include purchases of finished goods and services by consumers and businesses. By measuring consumer demand for finished goods, retail sales help gauge the pulse of an economy. […]
Employment Indicators
In our previous lesson, we presented various indicators regarding inflation. In this lesson, we will discuss indicators related to employment. EMPLOYMENT Certain Central Banks have dual mandates where they are expected to maintain inflation at current levels through monetary policy with the Fed’s goal being described as “maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest […]
Inflation Indicators
In our previous lesson, we presented various indicators regarding growth. In the current lesson, will discuss some rates measuring the rise of prices, inflation. INFLATION CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI) The most well-known measure for the rise of consumers prices is the CPI rate. It’s a measure of the average change over time in the prices […]
Growth Indicators
In our previous lesson, we discussed expectations theory and how it affects the market’s behaviour. In the current lesson, we will discuss macroeconomic indicators measuring an economy’s growth. OUTPUT & GROWTH GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) The GDP rate is the most well-known growth rate in the field. The rate measures the change in the market […]