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 ...

Leading indicators provide early signals about where the economy is heading. Coincident indicators move in step with the economy, providing real-time insights into economic activity. Examining the ...

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, ...