Existing Home Sales refers to the number of previously owned homes that are sold in a given period. This term is commonly used in the real estate industry, particularly in the United States, to track the sales activity of existing homes. Existing Home Sales data is published monthly by the National Association of Realtors […]
The Employment Situation Report is a monthly report that provides data on employment in the United States. It is compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and is typically released on the first Friday of each month. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the overall state of the labor market and employment […]
The Employment Cost Index (ECI) is a measure of the cost of labor in an economy. It is an economic indicator that tracks changes in employment costs, including wages, salaries, benefits, and other employer-paid expenses. The ECI is used to monitor trends in labor costs and analyze changes in labor costs. The ECI is […]
The Empire State Manufacturing Index (ESM) is a monthly economic indicator published by the New York Federal Reserve Bank. It is designed to provide insights into the manufacturing sector’s overall health in the state of New York. The ESM is calculated based on data obtained through a survey. Each month, a survey is sent […]
The EIA Crude Oil Inventories is a weekly report published by the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA). It provides information on the weekly changes in crude oil inventories in the United States and serves as a key indicator of supply and demand dynamics in the crude oil market. The EIA is a federal […]
Economic indicators are statistical data points or series of data used to measure and analyze changes in an economy’s health, performance, and direction. They provide information about the overall state of an economy, help in making economic forecasts, and inform policy decisions. Economic indicators can cover a wide range of macroeconomic factors as well […]
An economic indicator is a statistical data point or series of data points that provide insights into the overall health, performance, and direction of an economy. These indicators are used to measure and analyze changes in economic activity, and they play a crucial role in assessing the state of an economy, making economic forecasts, and […]
Durable Goods Orders is an economic indicator that measures the new orders placed with manufacturers for durable goods. Durable goods are products that are expected to last for at least three years, such as automobiles, appliances, aircraft, and machinery. The U.S. Census Bureau releases the Durable Goods Orders report on a monthly basis. It […]
Deflation is an economic condition characterized by a sustained decrease in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time. It is the opposite of inflation, where prices increase over time. In a deflationary environment, the purchasing power of money increases as prices fall. This can be […]
The Debt-to-GDP ratio is a financial indicator that measures a country’s total debt in relation to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It is used to assess a country’s debt burden and its ability to repay its debts. The formula to calculate the Debt-to-GDP ratio is: Debt-to-GDP ratio = (Total Debt / GDP) * […]