7 Economic Indicators You Should Know

The state of the nation’s economy is a popular discussion thread among investors, economic experts and politicians. To gauge it, they consider numerous data points called economic indicators. And whether or not those indicators point toward a healthy economy can have a direct impact on your personal finances — from the interest rates you earn on savings to the ones you pay on debt to the prices of goods and services. To help you better understand economic indicators and use them to get a picture of national economic health, here’s a quick overview of seven key indicators.

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