Economics
Five Early-Warning Economic Indicators Show U.S. Virus Shock
- Hotel room demand plunges in markets such as Seattle, New York
- Broadway closes and movie theaters disappoint amid the crisis
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Official U.S. indicators for employment, inflation and gross domestic product might seem badly out-of-date as the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak wreaks havoc on the economy.
Key data points after often a month behind. To give a more timely snapshot, below are five high-frequency indicators tracking how consumers are reacting to the crisis.