Explore the Index of Economic Freedom, why it's crucial for investors, and how it impacts global economies by ranking countries on trade, tax, and judicial freedom.

Learn about the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), an inflation measurement affecting the European Union and Eurozone's economic decisions.

For much of human history, most individuals have lacked economic freedom and opportunity, condemning them to poverty and deprivation. Today, we live in the most prosperous time in human history.

Sometimes it pays to think long-term. There's no clearer example of that than index funds. Investopedia defines an index fund as "a type of mutual fund or exchange-traded fund with a portfolio ...

Stock market indexes help investors gauge general market conditions across various sectors. Different indexes target specific market segments, aiding in tailored investment decisions. Index funds ...

As we’ve discussed before, not all indexes are created the same way. One of the major differences, in addition to characteristics such as size and style, can be the weighting scheme. Once indexes have ...

Index funds are a low-cost, easy way to build wealth. Here's everything you need to know to get started investing, plus a list of the best index funds to consider. Many, or all, of the products ...

Small-cap index funds track small-cap stock indices, diversifying portfolios and reducing risk. They offer higher growth potential but are more volatile, performing well in bull markets. Four notable ...

The world economy is “moderately free,” with another rise in economic liberty leading to a sixth annual global increase, according to the editors of the 2018 Index of Economic Freedom, released today ...