Why is the release of GDP statistics less interesting to investors than the rele

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Why is the release of GDP statistics less interesting to investors than the release of other economic indicators? A.Because governments consistently alter their GDP measurement methods B.Because the formula for GDP includes not only private investment but also other irrelevant factors C.Because GDP is not official government data D.Because GDP statistics are released well after other economic indicators Why is the release of GDP statistics less interesting to investors than the release of other economic indicators? A.Because governments consistently alter their GDP measurement methods B.Because the formula for GDP includes not only private investment but also other irrelevant factors C.Because GDP is not official government data D.Because GDP statistics are released well after other economic indicators Why is the release of GDP statistics less interesting to investors than the release of other economic indicators? A.Because governments consistently alter their GDP measurement methods B.Because the formula for GDP includes not only private investment but also other irrelevant factors C.Because GDP is not official government data D.Because GDP statistics are released well after other economic indicators A.Because governments consistently alter their GDP measurement methods B.Because the formula for GDP includes not only private investment but also other irrelevant factors C.Because GDP is not official government data D.Because GDP statistics are released well after other economic indicators

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Option D. Because GDP statistics are released well after other economic indicators

Option D. Because GDP statistics are released well after other economic indicators

GDP is the Gross Domestic Product derived by the sum of market values of goods and services produced in the economy. For an investor, latest news or fresh news affect the market movements. Hence the key factor is "Timeliness" GDP figures are usually released quarterly GDP statistics are released "AFTER" the main economic indicators like consumer price index, inflation etc

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