Because the longer it takes to get the recovery moving, investment flowing and long - term unemployment down, the greater the damage to the underlying strength of the economy. (politics.co.uk)
While real estate may have been the catalyst to the recent economic recession, it is also a leading indicator of strength of economy when it is trending positively. (ccim.com)
The overall strength of the economy has contributed to tight labour market conditions, with the unemployment rate down to 4.4 per cent, a level last seen 15 years ago. (rba.gov.au)