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indicator

[in-di-key-ter] / ˈɪn dɪˌkeɪ tər /


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The key indicator of the survey is the reading of investor sentiment, a proprietary measure predicated on cash levels, equity allocation and growth expectations.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

An increase in speculator short positioning, meanwhile, “is an indicator for a potential relief rally after five straight weeks of Nymex natural gas losses,” he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The Relative Niño 3.4 Index is an indicator of central tropical Pacific El Niño conditions.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

For the Treasury Department, a clear indicator of increased military spending due to the Iran war is hard to discern.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The only motion was the minute hand and the agitated red star-shaped time indicator on Fischer’s clock.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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