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 ...

GDP measures economic size; CPI and PPI gauge goods costs impacting buying power and production costs. Leading indicators like housing starts predict economic trends, lagging ones like unemployment ...

Discover how the Conference Board delivers crucial economic data and insights for business leaders with tools like the Consumer Confidence Index and economic indicators.

2023 was the year of recovery. It was the year that interest rates increased so that inflation could come down. As we step into the new year, the economic landscape is beginning to show signs of ...

The investing world is awash in economic data. Amid this potential data overload, how does an investor separate truly useful data from the noise? For example, quarterly gross domestic product (GDP) ...

Last week, we discussed how speculation and leverage have returned in earnest to the market as investors rush to take on increasing levels of risk. With markets rising steadily all year, it is ...

Discover six key indicators of economic recovery, including employment growth, consumer spending, and business activity. Stay informed to make smarter financial decisions.

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 ...

Several economic indicators suggest a potential recession, including declining stock prices and weakening consumer sentiment. While real estate and unemployment figures remain relatively stable, ...

SAN ANTONIO – Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told national lawmakers on Capitol Hill Tuesday that the nation’s economic pulse is pumping well. Powell said there is no current recession, but as ...