LEADING INDICATOR
A measurable economic indicator that changes before following a certain pattern or trend. It is used to forecast changes in the economy although not always considered accurate. Bond yields are usually a good leading indicator of the market for investors anticipate and speculate economic directions. Some other examples of leading indicators are building permits, inventory changes, money supply, production workweek, stock prices, and unemployment insurance claims.
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Call Ratio Backspread
A very powerful investment plan that mixed options to make a spread with mixed profit potential and limited loss potential. It is usually made by m ...
Federally Guaranteed Obligations
A debt backed by the United States government full power. It’s considered to be risk-free as it is assured by the full faith and credit of th ...
Scattergraph Method
Scattergraph Method is used to estimate and budget for future costs. It employs the use of visual techniques on semi-variable expense also known as ...
Publication
It is an annual publication by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Its purpose it to update or to inform all the accountants on ...
Common Pool Resource - CPR
Resource benefiting a group of individuals, but diminishes benefits to evert should each of them pursue his own self-interest. The CPR’s valu ...
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Macroeconomics: Basic Concepts
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ECONOMIC CALENDAR
| Time | Country | Indices | Period |
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| 03:30 | ANZ Jobs Advertisements | Aug | |
| 03:30 | ANZ Jobs Advertisements | Aug | |
| 03:30 | ANZ Jobs Advertisements | Aug | |
| 07:00 | Leading Indicators | Jul | |
| 08:00 | Industrial Production | Jul | |
| 09:00 | Foreign Currency Reserves | Aug | |
| 09:00 | Unemployment Rate | Aug | |
| 10:30 | Sentix Investor Confidence | Sep | |
| 11:00 | GDP revised | 2 quarter |
