moves at the same time as the economy does (GDP)

An economic indicator which varies directly with, and at the same time as, the related economic trend, thereby providing information about the current state of the economy.

The lagging indicators change direction after the overall economy has moved, while coincident indicators move in tandem with the aggregate economic activity.

Coincident is two linear measures resting exactly on top of each other. Coincident roots are roots that are equal to each other.

Coincident