October 29, 2012
by Dagmar
Comments Off on PwC Global Consumer Index
I stumbled upon a new index, when I was searching for some interesting news for our Management Portal. This is the PwC Global Consumer Index, or GCI. In their press release they write: The Index is a leading indicator of … Continue reading
September 19, 2012
by Dagmar
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This is the headline of an article in today’s online version of FAZ. It is no rocket science and not even a real article, more a slide show. However, the issue is well worth remembering from time to time. This … Continue reading
February 25, 2010
by Dagmar
Comments Off on A new early indicator?
I just discovered a new early indicator. You may remember that I like the sort of indicators that are not scientific but can be observed in ordinary life. Now I have one more of this sort. We participate … Continue reading
November 14, 2007
by Dagmar
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Early indicators are very popular in the business world. People normally like them because they see a lot of advantages, such as Early indicators are perceived to provide some objectivity to otherwise fuzzy planning and forecasting processes. They are most … Continue reading
January 15, 2007
by Dagmar
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There are probably more economic indicators around than any single person can make use of. Lots of figures and indices may serve as an early sign for some potential future trends in specific industries or whole economies. I have some … Continue reading