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Interest rates are explicitly categorized as a type of leading indicator because they can trigger economic shifts, as evidenced by [1], [2], [3], and [4]. Furthermore, [5] and [6] clarify that interest rates function as leading indicators because the economy adjusts in response to central bank rate decisions.

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What Are the Key Macroeconomic Indicators? | IG International ig.com IG 4 facts
claimInterest rates are leading indicators because the economy changes to reflect new rates once central banks have made the decision to adjust them.
claimInterest rates are considered both leading and lagging indicators of the economy.
claimExamples of leading indicators include the yield curve, interest rates, and share prices.
claimInterest rates are considered both leading and lagging indicators: they are lagging because central banks adjust them after economic events occur, but they are leading because the economy often changes to reflect the new rate once the decision is made.
Macroeconomic Indicators - Complete Guide - Financial Edge fe.training Financial Edge 2 facts
claimExamples of leading indicators include interest rates and the yield curve.
claimInterest rates are considered a leading indicator because they are likely to trigger an economic shift, despite being based on decisions made by central banks following an economic event.