GlossaryMarkets & assets

Forecast value

The market consensus estimate for an economic release before the actual value is published.

Do not confuse

Common comparison error

A blank Forecast value before publication is not zero and should not overwrite Previous value.

Practical use

How to verify Forecast value

Read Forecast value together with Actual value, Previous value, High-impact event. The comparison must preserve the exact rule, value, state, and evidence described below.

A neutral example

For an inflation release, Forecast value is saved with source, period, consensus, prior figure, subsequent revision, and Actual value context. The scenario is specific to Forecast value: the pre-release consensus belongs beside source, period, unit, actual result, and revisions.

Evidence path

Where to verify Forecast value

Use the source that governs the exact contract, account, entity, or platform state. A general definition cannot replace current broker terms.

Symbol information and market scheduleMatch the symbol to its underlying market, price source, trading hours, weekend treatment, and settlement availability.

Broker platform recordCompare the platform symbol and timestamp with the named market or provider instead of relying on the asset label alone.