PRESENT SITUATION INDEX
A subindex that measures overall consumer sentiments toward the present economic situation and is used to derive (about 40% of) the Consumer Confidence Index, a widely used economic indicator. The sub-index is compiled from data gathered from a survey of 5,000 households on questions regarding current business and employment conditions. Also known as "Current Situation Index".
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| Time | Country | Indices | Period |
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| 02:01 | Rightmove House Prices | Mar | |
| 04:00 | Fixed Asset Investment | Feb | |
| 04:00 | Industrial production | Feb | |
| 04:00 | Retail Sales | Feb | |
| 04:00 | Unemployment Rate | Feb | |
| 04:00 | NBS Press Conference | ||
| 14:15 | Housing Starts | Feb | |
| 14:30 | Consumer Price Index | Feb | |
| 14:30 | Consumer Price Index Core | Feb |


