A–Z of economic indicators

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7 results for “consumer demand”

New Car Sales YoY

A year-on-year measure of new car sales or registrations, used as a read on consumer demand and economic activity.

New Vehicle Sales YoYCar Sales YoYAuto Sales YoYLow volatility

German Retail Sales

A monthly measure of turnover in Germany's retail sector, used as an indicator of household-facing demand.

Germany Retail SalesGerman Retail TradeGerman Retail TurnoverModerate volatility

Household Spending YoY

Australia Household Spending YoY tracks annual growth in household spending and offers a timely signal of consumer demand.

Australian household spending year-over-yearAustralia consumer spending annual changeABS Monthly Household Spending IndicatorModerate volatility

BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY

A monthly private-sector gauge of annual growth in UK retail sales, produced by the British Retail Consortium with KPMG.

BRC-KPMG Retail Sales MonitorUK BRC Retail Sales MonitorBritish Retail Consortium Retail Sales MonitorModerate volatility

Euro Area Services Sentiment

A monthly European Commission survey measure of confidence among euro-area service businesses.

Eurozone Services SentimentEuro Area Services ConfidenceServices ConfidenceLow volatility

Indonesia Motorbike Sales YoY

A monthly year-over-year measure of Indonesian motorcycle sales or distribution, used as a sector-specific signal of consumer demand and credit-sensitive spending.

Indonesia motorcycle sales year-over-yearIndonesia motorbike sales annual changeIndonesian two-wheeler sales growthLow volatility

U.S. Retail Sales Ex Gas/Autos MoM

A monthly measure of U.S. retail and food-service sales that excludes gasoline stations and motor vehicle and parts dealers, used to assess underlying consumer demand.

Retail Sales Ex Gas/Autos MoMRetail Sales Excluding Gas and AutosRetail Sales Excluding Gasoline Stations and AutosHigh volatility