Some of the most unusual economic indicators you've probably never heard of-

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1. Men’s underwear Index: Accordingly to this index, a decline in men’s underwear sales indicates a poor overall state of economy, while an upswing in sales predicts an improving economy.

Hence, by tracking the sales of men's underwear, we might be able to detect the relative health of the economy.

2. The First Date Indicator:
When an economy bottoms out, people seek the comfort of relationships to overcome depression and loneliness. The indicator shows how there is an increased traffic on online dating sites during recession.

This was seen during the crisis of 2008, when US-based online dating service Match. com reported the highest surge in traffic in over seven years.