A barometer stock is a security whose performance is regarded as an indication of the overall market movement, often signaling broader economic trends. In the USA, such a stock is frequently referred to as a 'bellwether security.'
Base-Year Analysis involves examining trends in economic data with parameters anchored in a specified year. This method expresses indices like Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in constant dollars to eliminate inflationary effects and provide a more accurate reflection of economic changes over time.
An index is a statistical compilation that puts a current economic or financial condition into context, often by relating it to a base period or another time frame. It is used to measure economic trends over time and can influence adjustments in sectors like wages, rentals, loans, and pensions.
Lagging Indicators are economic metrics that change after the overall economy has experienced a change. These indicators are observed to confirm trends in economic activity.
Land-use succession refers to the dynamic process where the predominant use of a neighborhood or area changes over time due to various social, economic, and environmental factors.
Leading Indicators are economic statistics that signal future changes in the economy before they occur, helping to predict economic trends and cycles.
A trend is a general direction of movement that can be observed in various fields such as technology, economics, fashion, and finance. In the context of securities, a trend refers to the long-term price or trading volume movements, either up, down, or sideways, that characterize a particular market, commodity, or security, and also applies to interest rates and yields.
