Know what the data actually measures.
A plain-language reference to the economic indicators that move Forex, indices and commodities markets.
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What Is GDP and Why It Matters
The headline measure of economic output, and why markets watch its growth rate so closely.
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About Economic Indicators
Economic Indicators on Pairmetric is a reference library explaining what the major data releases — GDP, unemployment, CPI, PMI, retail sales and the trade balance — actually measure and why markets watch them, in plain language.
Use this section as a glossary alongside the Economic Calendar: when an unfamiliar release appears on the calendar, these guides explain what it means and why its outcome tends to matter.
Use this section as a glossary alongside the Economic Calendar: when an unfamiliar release appears on the calendar, these guides explain what it means and why its outcome tends to matter.
Economic Indicators FAQ
No, it covers the indicators most commonly referenced by Forex, indices and commodities traders. It will expand over time.
The Economic Calendar lists upcoming releases with their scheduled time and historical impact rating.
No. Each guide explains what an indicator measures and why it matters, not its current or historical values, which change constantly. For live figures, use the Economic Calendar.
No. Economic Indicators is provided for general educational purposes only. Please read our Risk Disclosure before making any trading decisions.
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