An economic indicator that changes before the economy has changed. Forex traders need to take this data into analysis study especially during bullish or bearish trend. Leading indicators include :

• Average workweek of production workers in manufacturing
• Building permits,
• Unemployment claims,
• Money supply,
• Inventory changes such as Change in manufacturers' unfilled orders, durable goods, New orders for consumer goods and materials
• Change in sensitive materials prices
• Stock prices.
• Contracts and orders for plant and equipment