Learn how leading indicators forecast economic trends and their significance in investment strategies. Key indicators include ...
The University of Michigan Current Economic Conditions Index has historically acted as a contrarian indicator for stocks. The highest forward-looking returns for the S&P 500 have come when the index ...
Spread the loveThe Historic Milestone of the S&P 500 All-Time High On May 5, 2026, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite ...
The Federal Reserve (FED), under the leadership of Jerome Powell, is poised to make a crucial announcement regarding interest rates for the year's end. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will ...
The Vicious Cycle Index (VCI) has been 100% accurate in indicating recessions since 1945 with no false alarms. This index is currently flashing a warning that the U.S. is in the early stages of a ...
In lieu of official economic data (thanks, government shutdown), we have the Chipotle (CMG) economic indicator. And if it's to be believed on an initial pass, we are either in a mild recession or ...
Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson believes current economic indicators do not justify aggressive interest rate cuts, suggesting the Fed may only implement one more reduction before ...
The persistent decline in the US Leading Economic Index and Employment Trends Index signals rising recession risk despite the AI-driven capex surge. Employment growth has slowed to recessionary levels ...
Spread the loveUnderstanding Today’s Mortgage Rates As of April 29, 2026, the landscape of mortgage rates in the United States presents a mixed bag for potential homebuyers and homeowners looking to ...
The fourth quarter of 2025 saw a decline, or moderation, in economic activity in the four Arkansas metro areas covered in The ...