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Major Economic Indicators

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Inflation Rate

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The inflation rate measures the percentage increase in overall prices of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.

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Consumer Confidence Index

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This index assesses the degree of optimism that consumers feel about the overall state of the economy and their personal financial situation.

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Fiscal Deficit

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Fiscal deficit occurs when a government's total expenditures exceed the revenue that it generates, excluding money from borrowings.

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Current Account Balance

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The current account reflects the difference between a country's savings and its investment. It includes the balance of trade, net primary income, and net secondary income.

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Monetary Policy

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Monetary policy involves the management of a country's money supply and interest rates by its central bank and is used to control inflation, consumption, growth, and liquidity.

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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GDP is the total market value of all goods and services produced in a country during a specific period. It is used as an indicator of the size and health of a country's economy.

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Unemployment Rate

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The unemployment rate is the percentage of the total labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking employment and willing to work.

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Business Confidence Index

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A gauge of the level of optimism or pessimism among business leaders regarding economic conditions, which can influence investment decisions and economic growth.

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Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI)

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PMI is an indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing and service sectors, based on surveys of managers in purchasing and supply sectors.

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Retail Sales

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Retail sales measure the total receipts of retail stores and reflects consumer spending trends and confidence, a significant driver of the economy.

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Gross National Product (GNP)

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GNP is the total value of goods and services produced by the residents of a country within a specific time period including overseas income.

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Interest Rates

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Interest rates, set by a country's central bank, are the cost of borrowing money. Changes in interest rates can influence economic activity by affecting consumer spending and business investment.

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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

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CPI measures the average change over time in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. It is often used as an indicator of inflation.

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Producer Price Index (PPI)

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PPI measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. It's a leading indicator of consumer price inflation.

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Balance of Trade

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The balance of trade is the difference between the value of a country's exports and imports. A positive balance means more goods are exported than imported (trade surplus); negative indicates the opposite (trade deficit).

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