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📊 A Complete Guide to Understanding Core Economic Indicators in the United States
Want to understand the trends of U.S. stocks, the U.S. dollar, gold, and Bitcoin? These indicators you must know 👇
CPI / Core CPI: Inflation barometer released by BLS, affecting interest rate hike expectations.
PPI: Wholesale price trends, a leading indicator of CPI.
GDP: The speed of economic growth, released by the BEA, affects the tightening or loosening of policies.
NFP & Unemployment Rate: Health of the labor market, strong employment → Higher probability of interest rate hikes.
Core PCE: The inflation reference favored by the Federal Reserve.
ISM PMI: Industry prosperity >50 expansion.
Retail Sales: Active consumption, strong = sufficient economic momentum.
UMich Confidence: Consumer confidence and willingness to consume are intuitively reflected.
📅 They are released regularly every month/quarter and serve as a barometer for market fluctuations.
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