Glossary

ADP Non-Farm Employment Change measures month-over-month employment change in the U.S. private sector, excluding agriculture and government. Published by Automatic Data Processing Inc. about two days before official NFP data, often called "mini-NFP."

Non-Farm Employment Change measures month-over-month employment change in the U.S. private sector, excluding agriculture and government. Compiled and published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, commonly known as NFP.

CB Consumer Confidence is a monthly survey reflecting consumer attitudes, purchase intentions, and economic activity over the coming months. Published by The Conference Board.

CPI (Consumer Price Index) tracks price changes in products and services related to household living costs, expressed as a percentage change. Published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Continuing Jobless Claims reports the number of people receiving unemployment benefits in the U.S. Published monthly by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Core CPI measures price changes in goods and services from the consumer perspective, excluding food and energy. It is a key gauge of purchase trends and inflation. Published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Core Durable Goods Orders measures the change in total value of initial orders for manufactured durable goods (expected to last more than three years), excluding transportation. A monthly U.S. report published by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Core PCE measures average consumer spending on durable goods, nondurable goods, and services, excluding food and energy. Published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Core Retail Sales measures the change in total U.S. retail sales value excluding autos. Published monthly by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Cost of Living Index compares price differences for everyday goods and services across 271 urban areas, based on six categories: housing, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and miscellaneous services.

The price at which a seller is willing to sell an instrument.

The price at which a buyer is willing to buy an instrument.

The amount in an account, excluding floating profit or loss from open orders.

A significant low on a price chart where buying pressure exceeds selling pressure.