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Categories:
a. Profitability ratios
b. Asset-utilization ratios
c. Liquidity ratios
d. Debt ratios
3. (1 point) Identify two leading indicators for the economy and two
lagging indicators. Discuss 1. what these metrics indicate about the economy
and 2. what is the most recent statistic on your selected indicators and what
that may mean for our current economy.
Example: Retail sales – leading indicator; shows consumer’s confidence in
the economy – if they are willing to spend more money, they feel more
confident about their job situation; currently, retail sales are just under 3%
yoy and shows consumers are still willing to spend
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FIN 402 Week 3 Assignment Case Problem 6.1 Sara Decides to
Take the Plunge
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