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LEADING INDICATOR [2 records]

Record 1 2016-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Econometrics
  • Economic Conditions and Forecasting
  • Foreign Trade
DEF

An indicator that anticipates the ups and downs of the business cycle, reaching peaks and troughs anywhere from 1 to 12 months ahead of general economic activity.

Key term(s)
  • leading economic indicator

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économétrie
  • Prévisions et conjonctures économiques
  • Commerce extérieur
DEF

Indice chiffré retraçant l'évolution d'une grandeur économique ou financière particulièrement significative pour la conduite de la politique économique générale et l'appréciation de ses résultats.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Econometría
  • Previsiones y condiciones económicas
  • Comercio exterior
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Record 2 1991-09-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Surveys

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
OBS

L'expression utilisée à Statistique Canada est "indicateur avancé".

Spanish

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