indicator

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“As an international organization, we know that the treatment of journalists is a leading indicator of the condition of a country’s democracy,” CPJ Chief Executive Jodie Ginsberg said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

However, liquidity historically has been a leading indicator of stocks, not lagging: The market doesn’t discount a liquidity drain.

From Barron's

High-frequency indicators also point to firmer consumer confidence and stronger car sales, while net exports likely softened amid weaker commodity demand, it added.

From The Wall Street Journal

Of a broad set of indicators examined in the report, six showed declines, six improved and 15 remained broadly unchanged.

From Barron's

So this indicator also is in the bullish camp.

From MarketWatch