List of key economic indicators categories, designed to enhance your understanding of diverse market influences. From monetary policy decisions to global summits, these classifications offer a comprehensive overview, empowering you to make well-informed decisions in the dynamic world of economics.
| # | Indicator Category | Description | Indicator |
| 3.1 | General Economic Indicators | Provides an overview of the overall economic health. | • GDP • GDP Growth Rate (QoQ and YoY) • Annualized GDP Growth (by quarters and full year) |
| 3.2 | Manufacturing | Focuses on manufacturing sector performance. | • Various Manufacturing PMI indices, including Nikkei, NEVI, Markit, DILF, SVME, HALPIM, and IHS Markit. |
| 3.3 | Inflation | Tracks inflation rates and indices. | • Inflation Rate, Harmonized Inflation Rate, Core Inflation Rate • PPI (Producer Price Index), CPI (Consumer Price Index), CPIF |
| 3.4 | Employment | Monitors employment-related metrics. | • Unemployment Rate, Non-Farm Payrolls, Jobseekers Total • Average Weekly Earnings, Initial and Continuing Jobless Claims |
| 3.5 | Trade and Foreign Exchange | Examines trade balances and foreign exchange metrics. | • Balance of Trade, Exports, Imports, Foreign Exchange Reserves • Trade Deficit, Current Account, Net Exports Contribution to GDP |
| 3.6 | Central Bank Actions | Description: Covers decisions and communications from central banks. | • Interest Rate Decision, Policy Meeting Minutes, Press Conferences |
| 3.7 | Business Confidence and Sentiment | Gauges sentiment across business and consumer sectors. | • Business Confidence, Economic Sentiment Index, Consumer Confidence |
| 3.8 | Retail and Consumer | Explores retail and consumer-related indicators. | • Retail Sales, Consumer Spending, Inflation Expectations, CPI |
| 3.9 | Real Estate | Examines real estate market trends. | • House Price Index, Property Price Index, Home Sales |
| 3.10 | Industrial Production | Analyzes production and inventory metrics. | • Industrial Production, Manufacturing Production, Construction Output |
| 3.11 | Monetary Indicators | Monitors money supply and credit metrics. | • M1, M2, M3 Money Supply, Total and Private Sector Credit |
| 3.12 | Government and Fiscal Indicators | Focuses on government fiscal health. | • Budget Balance, Government Debt to GDP, Government Expenditure |
| 3.13 | International Events | Highlights significant global events. | • OPEC Meeting, G20 Summit, European Council Meeting |
| 3.14 | Holidays and Special Days | Acknowledges holidays and special occasions. | • New Year’s Day, Christmas Day, Independence Day |
| 3.15 | Special Events and Meetings | Covers notable conferences and elections. | • World Economic Forum, Presidential Election, Economic Forecasts |