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Economic indicators
Forward-looking economic indicators turn positive
by
Justin Ho
Mar 22, 2024
The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index turned positive in February for the first time since February 2022. That's a sign that the economy will avoid a recession this year, even if it slows down.
What's the best way to predict where the economy is headed?
Jul 20, 2023
Some question the predictive powers of the The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index, a past predictor of recessions.
This little-known accounting measure is ringing an economic warning bell
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Jul 12, 2023
The level of corporate earnings manipulation is similar to that of other pre-recessionary periods, according to the M-Score.
Economic indicators can't tell us the economy's whole story
by
Justin Ho
Jun 23, 2023
The manufacturing sector is shrinking, according to a report. But that doesn’t account for people’s spending or the tight labor market.
U.S. money supply is shrinking. Does that mean we’re all doomed?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 13, 2023
Movements in money supply matter, but not as much as they used to.
What can the beer market tell us about the economy?
Mar 17, 2023
A beer industry group's data shows a steep decline for the craft segment in February as consumers spent more consciously.
How hides, tallow and rosin can help us understand where the economy is headed
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Mar 14, 2023
An explanation of the CRB raw industrials spot price index, a “predictor” of macroeconomic trends.
For public good, not for profit.
The impact of survey fatigue on key economic indicators
by
Kai Ryssdal
Mar 7, 2023
Response rates to The Bureau of Labor Statistics' JOLTS report are continuing to waver according to Bloomberg reporter, Reade Pickert.
Layoffs at Hasbro may be a sign that the high-flying toy industry's coming back down to Earth
Jan 30, 2023
The pandemic helped boost toy sales by more than 30%.
Leading economic indicators fall — again
Jan 25, 2023
The Conference Board's closely-watched index has fallen consistently since February 2022, indicating higher risk of recession.