Economic Indicators, Stock Earnings , Public Holidays

 

Economic Indicators

1. GDP (Gross Domestic Product): Measures the total economic output of a country.
2. CPI (Consumer Price Index): Measures changes in the price level of a basket of consumer goods and services.
3. Unemployment Rate: Percentage of the labor force that is unemployed.
4. Interest Rates: Rates at which banks lend to each other overnight.
5. Retail Sales: Measure of consumer spending on goods.
6. Industrial Production: Measures output of the industrial sector.
7. PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index): Measures the economic health of the manufacturing sector.
8. Housing Starts: Number of new residential construction projects.

Stock Earnings

Stock earnings refer to the profits of publicly traded companies. These are reported quarterly and are crucial for investors as they indicate a company's financial health. Key metrics include:

1. Earnings Per Share (EPS): Profit divided by the number of outstanding shares.
2. Revenue: Total income generated from sales.
3. Net Income: Profit after all expenses have been deducted from revenue.
4. EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization): Indicator of a company's financial performance.

Public Holidays

Public holidays vary by country and often commemorate significant historical, cultural, or religious events. They typically result in the closure of businesses, government offices, and sometimes the stock market. Common examples include:

1. New Year's Day: January 1
2. Independence Day: Varies by country
3. Christmas Day: December 25
4. Labor Day: Varies by country
5. Easter: Varies (based on the ecclesiastical approximation of the March equinox)

For specific dates and additional holidays, consult a calendar or local government resources.