No single index adequately reflected the stock market's divergent nature.

These indices are frequently used in Western media, but have attracted some criticism and may not reflect recent changes.

Its index reflects ordering by 300 major companies and is a sensitive indicator of the economy's future course.

The indices reflect prices in real terms, which means they are corrected for inflation.

The index will reflect not only what teachers taught but also under what conditions learning took place.

This index reflected the percentage of news time given that day to reports about crime, disaster, terrorism and war.

The index reflects consumers' positive assessment of current economic conditions and their optimism about the future.

The index reflected the higher costs of energy last month.

Also, an index limited to huge, largely successful companies reflects a sliver of the economy.

For investors, the question remains: Which index reflects best what is going on?