barometer

Example Sentences

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And special elections, while useful metrics, are far from perfect barometers of public opinion.

From Salon

Defense stocks have been treated as a geopolitical barometer.

From MarketWatch

However, the case for a pause was boosted by data showing Tokyo's inflation -- seen as a barometer for the country -- cooled last month.

From Barron's

A supportive stat for markets overall that he points to is the so-called January barometer.

From MarketWatch

Mish anticipates that new loan issuance will become “a key barometer” of AI disruption in credit.

From Barron's