HOCKEY STICK CHART
A line chart in which a sharp increase or decrease occurs over a period of time. The line connecting the data points resembles a hockey stick, with the "blade" formed from data points shifting diagonally and the "shaft" formed from the horizontal data points. Hockey stick charts have been used as a visual to show dramatic shifts, such as global temperatures and poverty.
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16:00 | Consumer Confidence | Apr | |
02:30 | PMI Manufacturing | Apr | |
02:30 | Tertiary Industry Index | Apr | |
02:30 | PMI Composite | Apr | |
08:00 | Public Sector Net Borrowing | Mar |