Major Economics Dashboard
Key economic indicators for major global economies (OECD & large economic powers). Select a country to view its latest data.
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| Gross domestic product | $27T |
| Consumer price Index | 305.5 |
| Inflation | 2.8% |
| Interest rate | 5.25% |
| Trade | $-900B |
| Business confidence | 102.1 |
| Consumer spending | $14T |
| Stock market | S&P 500: 5,200 |
| Incomes | $70,000 |
| Balance of payments | $-900B |
| Currency | USD |
| Retail sales | $7T |
| Housing starts | 1.4M |
| Lending indicators | Credit growth: 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 110.5 (2015=100) |
| Population | 334M |
| Purchasing manager indexes | PMI: 52.3 |
| Economic growth | 2.1% |
| Labor market data | Participation: 62.5% |
About the Economic Indicators
- Unemployment: Percentage of the labor force that is jobless and seeking work. Lower values indicate a stronger labor market.
- Gross domestic product (GDP): Total value of goods and services produced. Higher GDP reflects a larger, more productive economy.
- Consumer price Index (CPI): Measures average change in prices paid by consumers. Used to track inflation.
- Inflation: Rate at which prices for goods and services rise. Moderate inflation is normal; high inflation erodes purchasing power.
- Interest rate: Central bank rate influencing borrowing costs. Higher rates can slow growth but control inflation.
- Trade: Net exports (exports minus imports). Surpluses are positive; deficits may signal more imports than exports.
- Business confidence: Survey-based measure of business outlook. Higher values suggest optimism and likely investment.
- Consumer spending: Total household expenditure. Drives economic growth; higher values are positive.
- Stock market: Index value representing equity market performance. Rising markets often reflect economic optimism.
- Incomes: Average or median earnings. Higher incomes support spending and living standards.
- Balance of payments: Summary of a country’s transactions with the world. Surpluses are positive; deficits may require financing.
- Currency: The country’s official currency. Exchange rates affect trade and investment.
- Retail sales: Total sales in the retail sector. Indicates consumer demand and economic momentum.
- Housing starts: Number of new residential construction projects. Higher values signal confidence and growth.
- Lending indicators: Measures of credit growth and lending activity. Strong lending can boost investment and consumption.
- Manufacturing: Output index for the manufacturing sector. Growth signals industrial strength.
- Population: Total number of residents. Larger populations can support bigger economies but may also require more jobs.
- Purchasing manager indexes (PMI): Survey of business conditions in manufacturing/services. Above 50 signals expansion; below 50 contraction.
- Economic growth: Annual percentage increase in GDP. Higher growth rates are generally positive.
- Labor market data: Includes participation rate and other employment metrics. Higher participation means more people are working or seeking work.
How to Read These Indicators
- Compare indicator values across countries to spot strengths and weaknesses.
- Look for trends over time (rising, falling, stable) for context beyond a single value.
- Consider the economic environment: high inflation with low growth may signal stagflation, while low unemployment and rising GDP are positive.
- Use multiple indicators together for a fuller picture—no single metric tells the whole story.