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Lagging vs. Leading Indicators and Market Reaction
Been trying to get a better handle on how the market digests indicators. I understand the basic difference between lagging and leading, but it feels like sometimes the market reacts strongly to what are technically lagging indicators, like a CPI print, while leading ones might get less attention depending on the day. Am I missing something fundamental about how the immediacy of the news plays into that categorization, or is it more about consensus misses regardless of the indicator type?
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You're right to notice that. CPI gets a strong reaction because it directly impacts Fed policy expectations, even if it's looking backward. Leading indicators often get more of a slow burn impact, unless they signal something truly unexpected and imminent.