Leading indicator
A series that tends to move ahead of the broader economy and can hint at a coming turn in the cycle.
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Glossary
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Growth and output
A series that tends to move ahead of the broader economy and can hint at a coming turn in the cycle.
Data and releases
The period around a scheduled release when the timing of fresh data matters most for interpretation and nowcasting.
Models and projections
Estimating the current state of the economy before official releases are complete.