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Measures the total economic output of a country. It includes the sum of all goods and services produced over a specific time period and is used to gauge the health of a country's economy.

Represents the percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment. It is used to understand the health of the labor market.

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, eroding purchasing power. It is a key indicator in monetary policy and economic analysis.

Measures changes in the price level of a market basket of consumer goods and services. It is a primary measure of inflation faced by consumers.

Measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. It can signal inflation before it reaches the consumer.

Measures the total value of goods and services produced by the residents of a country. Unlike GDP, it includes income from foreign investments.

The difference in value between a country's imports and exports. A positive balance signifies a trade surplus, while a negative balance indicates a trade deficit.

Occurs when a government's total expenditures exceed the revenue that it generates, excluding money from borrowings. It is an indicator of the government's financial health.

A measure of a country's foreign transactions, including trade in goods and services, net earnings on cross-border investments, and transfer payments.

Measures income inequality within a population, ranging from 0 to 1, with 0 signifying perfect equality and 1 indicating perfect inequality.

A composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and per capita income, which are used to rank countries into four tiers of human development.

An indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector based on five major indicators: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries, and employment.

A measure of consumers' optimism regarding the state of the economy and their willingness to spend money. High consumer confidence typically leads to higher levels of consumption.

The value of a country's total exports minus its total imports. It can be a positive (trade surplus) or negative (trade deficit) number.

Records all transactions between a country's residents and the rest of the world involving the transfer of capital, including the acquisition and disposal of non-financial and financial assets.

An investment made by a firm or individual in one country into business interests in another country in the form of establishing business operations or acquiring assets.

A measure designed to track the overall performance of a collection of stocks, representing a particular segment of the stock market, such as the S&P 500 or the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

The amount charged by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets, expressed as a percentage of the principal. Interest rates are a fundamental tool of monetary policy.

The total amount of monetary assets available in an economy at a specific time, including cash, coins, and balances held in checking and savings accounts.

A measure of the economic output per labor hour. It is an indicator of efficiency and competitiveness and is impacted by investment, innovation, and education.

A measure of the total receipts of retail stores, showing the performance of the retail sector and an indicator of consumer spending trends.

A measure of outputs of the industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. It is an indicator of industrial activity.

A measure of the price changes of residential properties. It gives an indication of the health of the housing market and consumer confidence.

The ratio of a country's national debt to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), indicating the size of the debt relative to its economy.

An index that describes the strength of a currency relative to a basket of other currencies. It can be nominal, using current currency values, or real, adjusting for inflation differentials.

A measure of a country's economic output that accounts for its number of people. It divides the GDP by the country's population and indicates average economic productivity per person.

The percentage increase in GDP from one period to the next, and it can be an indicator of economic health and a determinant of a country’s investment attractiveness.

A surplus occurs when government revenues exceed expenditures in a fiscal year, while a deficit occurs when expenses exceed revenue. These indicate the government's fiscal balance.

The percentage of people's income that is saved rather than spent on goods or services. It is an important indicator of financial stability and future consumer spending potential.

A measure of the optimism or pessimism of business leaders regarding the expected future performance of their businesses and the economy as a whole.

The total amount of money earned within a country from its economic activities. It includes wages, rental income, interest profit, and any income from abroad.

The prices at which a country’s goods or services are sold abroad. An increase in export prices can boost a country's terms of trade but may affect export volume.

The prices paid for goods or services bought from foreign countries. Rising import prices can contribute to inflation but also reflect currency strength.

A theoretical price index that measures relative cost of living over time or regions. It is often used to compare the cost of living between different cities or countries.

The total income that households have to spend or save after income taxes have been deducted. It is a key indicator of purchasing power and economic demand.

A measure of the change in the price of goods sold in bulk and considered to be a leading indicator of consumer price inflation.

The ratio of total household debt to disposable income, it measures how leveraged consumers are and can be an indicator of financial stability and future spending.

The total number of paid U.S. workers of any business, excluding the following employees: government employees, private household employees, employees of nonprofit organizations, and farm employees.

The total market value of all final goods and services produced by a country in one year, minus the depreciation of its capital goods.