The Economic Indicator Interpreter

Explain what these economic indicators mean for my business, in plain
terms.

Indicators I'm seeing: [PASTE — E.G. INFLATION, UNEMPLOYMENT, GDP GROWTH,
RATES, PMI]
My business: [DESCRIBE — INDUSTRY, CUSTOMERS, COST STRUCTURE]
My region/market: [DESCRIBE]

For each indicator:
1. What it actually measures, simply
2. What the current reading suggests about the economy's direction
3. The specific channel by which it affects my business (demand, costs,
   financing)
4. Whether it's a leading or lagging signal

End with the two or three indicators my business should watch most, and
remind me to verify the current values.