See key economic indicators as charts from World Bank open data, and understand what those numbers may mean for the stock market when they rise or fall. Grasp the big picture without any specialized statistical background.
Start with the most frequently cited indicators. Each page shows country-by-country trend charts alongside a detailed explanation.
If the numbers feel daunting, start with the learning guides. They'll change how you read the economic news.
Choose an economic indicator and a country, and the trend over the past decade or so appears as a line chart.
We explain in plain language what the indicator is, how to read it, and how it may affect markets when it moves.
Compare multiple indicators and countries to understand the flow of the economy as a whole.
Check the release dates of market-moving indicators and exchange holidays with a D-day countdown.