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Consensus Forecast
A consensus forecast is an estimate created by combining or summarizing forecasts from multiple analysts, economists, models or other forecasters.
Why it matters to you
Consensus forecasts provide a useful benchmark. Rather than asking only: "What do I think?" a trader can ask: "How does my estimate differ from the market and from other informed forecasts?" Large differences deserve investigation. They do not automatically prove opportunity.
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