noun
economic index
A statistical measure used to track economic performance, such as GDP, inflation rate, or stock market indices.
政府は毎月、主要な経済指数を発表する。
The government releases key economic indices every month.
この経済指数は景気の先行きを示す。
This economic index indicates the future direction of the economy.
経済指標 is a broader term for economic indicators in general, while 経済指数 specifically refers to a numerical index.
Compound of 経済 (economy) and 指数 (index).