Learn about economic conditions, key indicators like GDP and inflation, and their impact on investments. Explore strategies for navigating economic cycles effectively.

Some analysts have said that the recent bankruptcy of Rite Aid was the final step of a slow decline over the past several years. Was Rite Aid just the latest example of the “Retail Apocalypse” ...

Are you using your leading and lagging indicators effectively? Combining both types of indicators can give you a comprehensive view of your program’s performance and help you achieve your ...

While global LEIs were still broadly rising at the end of Q1, momentum had begun to fade. We should now prepare for a sharp downturn. Trump’s tariff shock and its implications for global goods and ...

New residential building permits are one of the best leading indicators of recessions. With a sequential Business Cycle process overlay, you can make them even better. Building permits are a powerful ...

Most economic indicators are retrospective, meaning they look backward. This includes GDP, unemployment, retail sales and so on. It is for that reason that I pay very close attention to leading ...

The Conference Board’s index of leading indicators, which gauges the economic outlook for the next three to six months, fell 0.7% in July. The New York-based Conference Board also revised the June ...

The numbers: The leading indicators for the economy rose in February for the first time in two years in another sign the U.S. is likely to keep growing and avoid a recession. The index of leading ...

Companies today exist within a complex and sprawling regulatory landscape that is constantly changing. One small misstep can mean serious consequences for an organization, from regulatory fines to ...