Gross Domestic Product
Definition
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the broadest measure of aggregate economic activity and encompasses every sector of the economy. GDP is defined as the market value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given period of time.
How This Affects Us
GDP measures everything that has to do with the economy. It is important to keep a close watch on the economy because of the direct influence on the performance of investments. If monitor GDP you will know the economic background for the markets you follow. The GDP lets investors know about important trends, consumer spending, residential and business investments, and inflation.