During raging bull markets, exuberance about the market can detach from the underlying economic fundamentals. Corporate earnings growth, which correlates with economic indicators like the ISM ...

In an ever-evolving financial landscape, staying updated on key economic indicators and market trends is crucial for informed decision-making. This week's financial news highlights significant events, ...

Financial markets experienced dramatic shifts on a striking Monday that left investors uneasy. An abrupt technological stock downturn set off warning signals in key financial indicators. The ...

Understanding the state of the economy can help investors make decisions Reviewed by Robert C. Kelly Fact checked by Michael Rosenston The state of the overall economy can provide insight to investors ...

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The stock market faces a pivotal week with three significant economic indicators poised to influence market direction throughout the year. The technology sector has experienced notable declines as ...

The U.S. economy is expected to slow in 2026 amid a downturn in optimism among households and businesses, according to a basket of monthly economic indicators. The Leading Economic Index, or LEI, ...

Online dating traffic, cardboard box production and movie success offer insights into consumer behavior and economic health. The combined occurrence of informal indicators can highlight broader ...

Leading indicators provide early signals about where the economy is heading. Coincident indicators move in step with the economy, providing real-time insights into economic activity. Examining the ...

Fears of a recession are back on investors’ minds. But predicting the onset of an economic downturn, let alone the length and severity of one, is difficult even for the experts. As a rule of thumb, ...