Which of the following economic series are included in the NBER coincident indicator group?
A) Employees on nonagricultural payrolls.
B) Change in consumer price index for services.
C) Index of consumer expectations.
D) Spread of 10-year Treasury yield less fed funds.
E) Index of stock prices.

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The NBER coincident indicator group includes economic series that measure current economic activity. Employees on nonagricultural payrolls is a measure of current employment levels, which is a key aspect of economic activity. The other series listed measure inflation expectations, consumer sentiment, interest rate spreads, and stock market performance, which are not necessarily indicators of current economic activity.

Which of the Following Economic Series Are Included in the NBER