Gross Domestic Product
Gross domestic product represents the inflation-adjusted value of goods and services produced in the United States. This economic indicator offers a comprehensive view of the country’s economic activity and output.
Consumer Price Index
The Consumer Price Index or CPI measures the change in price of goods and services consumed by urban households.
Producer Price Index
The Producer Price Index, or PPI, measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers of goods and services. In simpler terms, this metric measures wholesale prices for the sectors of the economy that produce goods.
Unemployment Rate
The unemployment rate is an economic indicator that tells you the number of people currently unemployed and looking for work. The BLS provides monthly updates on the unemployment rate and nonfarm payroll jobs.
Consumer Confidence
The Consumer Confidence Index can provide insight into future economic developments, based on how households are spending and saving money today.
Retail Sales
Retail sales are one of the most popular economic indicators for judging consumer activity. This indicator measures retail trade from month to month. When retail sales are higher, consumers are spending more money.
Housing Starts
Housing starts can be useful as an economic indicator because they give you a sense of whether the economy is growing or shrinking. In an economic boom, it’s not uncommon to see high figures for new construction.