The 12 Global Economic
Indicators to Watch

IHS Markit and JPMorgan Chase’s snapshot of the health of manufacturing around the world, based on surveys of multiple purchasing managers on their activity. A number above 50 signals expansion.

A measure of how tight the labor market is running in the world’s biggest economy.

The U.S. consumer is typically one of the pillars of the world economy and this shows how they are faring.

The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation.

A proxy for commodity exporters throughout the world.

Chile’s copper output. From autos to TV sets to high-tech wiring everywhere needs copper and the Andean nation is the world’s largest producer. If demand is strong, the world economy is likely to be too.

A gauge of inflation in the euro area and the main measure watched by the European Central Bank.

The leading indicator of health in the euro area’s lynchpin economy, it is based on a survery of about 7,000 executives in German manufacturing, services, retail, wholesale and construction companies. The aim is to guage their assessment of how the economy stands and their outlook for it.

China is the largest manufacturer of autos, smartphones and other goods the world over so this index provides a key insight into the heart of global production.

How much companies are charging at the factory gate in China provides a glimpse into global inflation trends.

A measure of price pressures and test of how long the world’s most audacious monetary experiment continues.

An insight into demand for one of Asia’s key exporters especially of technology.