Policymakers, advisors, and analysts closely monitor economic indicators because they provide information on the health and performance of the U.S. economy. This information enables them to make ...

The Leading Economic Index, or LEI, published by research group The Conference Board, inched down by 0.1% to 97.5, after a ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index dropped again in September, signaling slower GDP growth in 2026 as consumer and business confidence weakens.

Sophie Mitra does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Equity markets took a hit this week with much of the damage coming on Friday (February 21) with losses accelerating into the close. It appears that traders have suddenly realized that the economy has ...

If we're going to create an economy where all people can regularly meet their daily needs, we must first understand the current state of our economy. This series reveals what labor market data really ...

Daniel Liberto is a journalist with over 10 years of experience working with publications such as the Financial Times, The Independent, and Investors Chronicle. Economic forecasting is the process of ...

The role of imports in GDP—Gross Domestic Product—confuses many people. The current political discussion about tariffs has triggered some of the misunderstanding. This article aims to help business ...