Gross domestic product (GDP) is one of the most widely used indicators of economic performance. Gross domestic product measures a national economy's total output in a given period and is seasonally ...

A forward-looking index of economic indicators put out by The Conference Board is flashing warning signs of “economic slowdown.” The Leading Economic Index, or LEI, fell sharply in April by 1% after ...

There are a lot of feelings and opinions out there about how the economy’s doing. Then there are data points, a little more objective and up to date, that sometimes tell us a bit about where it’s ...

The US economy generates dozens of economic indicators each month, from the jobs report to PCE to the federal funds rate. For investment professionals and RIAs, the question is which ones actually ...

Economists use a variety of tools and data to predict how well or poorly the economy will do in the near-term. Experts can analyze figures like the gross domestic product (GDP), unemployment rates, ...

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 ...

US stock market crash coming soon in 2026? This question is gaining attention as the Warren Buffett indicator reaches 220.1%. This level is higher than the level seen before the 2022 market decline.