coincident indicators

Definition

Economic and financial market indicators which tend to move in step with (1) general economic trends such as gross domestic product (GDP), employment levels, retail sales, and/or (2) financial market trends such as interest rates and stockmarket prices. Also called concurrent indicators. See also lagging indicators and leading indicators.


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