Leading indicators (领先指标 lǐngxiān zhǐbiāo) refer to statistics and data that predict future change or movement in the economy. Leading indicators provide information about prospective business conditions and early signs of turning points in business cycles, which help market observers and policymakers to better plan for the future. Also see: lagging indicator.
- 领 (lǐng) as in collar (衣领 yī lǐng) or leader (领导 lǐngdǎo).
- 先 (xiān) as in ancester (祖先 zǔxiān) or before (先前 xiānqián).
- 指 (zhǐ) as in point out (指出 zhǐchū) or fingerprint (指纹 zhǐwén).
- 标(biāo) as in mark (标记 biāojì) or signpost (路标lùbiāo).
Leading indicators (领先指标 lǐngxiān zhǐbiāo) word examples:
- Leading (领先 lǐngxiān) as in leading technology (领先技术 lǐngxiān jìshù).
- Indicators (指标 zhǐbiāo) as in environmental indicator (环境指标 huánjìng zhǐbiāo).