Glossary · from the DESK dictionary
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
The total value of all goods and services produced in a country over a period.
In plain words
The most important metric for measuring a country's economic output.
In more detail
GDP growth is one of the most closely watched macroeconomic figures and substantially influences monetary policy decisions, market sentiment, and asset-class allocation.
Example
GDP growth of 2% versus the prior year indicates an expanding economy.
What it means for traders
A fundamental macroeconomic indicator that shapes market expectations for rates, corporate earnings, and risk appetite.
Common pitfalls
GDP data is often revised after the fact and published with a lag.
Related terms
Aggregate Demand · Baltic Dry Index · Leading, Coincident, and Lagging Indicators · Consumer Confidence Index · Debt-to-GDP Ratio · Disposable Income · Durable Goods Orders · Expenditure Method · GDP Deflator · Government Spending · Gross Capital Formation · Gross National Income (GNI) · Gross National Product (GNP) · Gross Private Domestic Investment · Gross Value Added (GVA) · Industrial Production Index · Business Cycle · Quarter-on-Quarter (QoQ)
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