US leading indicators point to economic slowdown in 2026

The Leading Economic Index, published by research group The Conference Board, fell 0.3% to 98.3 in September, after a similar ...

Weekly Indicators: Can An Accommodating Fed Outrun A Deteriorating Labor Market?

Explore the economic indicators, yield curve insights, and consumer spending trends to inform your investment strategy. Click ...

Leading indicator slips again in September, as expected

The U.S. Leading Economic Index slipped 0.3% M/M to 98.3 in September, meeting the -0.3% consensus, from 98.6 in August ...

These 5 Indicators Suggest Recession Risks Are Very High In 2026

Key recession signals include the Leading Economic Index, Consumer Confidence Index, plunging lumber prices, and freight ...
U.S. News & World Report

US Leading Indicators Slip in May, Triggering Recession Signal, Conference Board Says

(Reuters) -A measure of future U.S. economic activity fell in May for the sixth straight month and triggered a recession signal, held down by consumer pessimism, weak new orders for manufactured goods ...
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U.S. Leading Economic Index Falls Much More Than Expected In August

(RTTNews) - Leading U.S. economic indicators fell by much more than expected in the month of August, according to a report released by the Conference Board on Thursday. The Conference Board said its ...
Wall Street Journal

Alternative Indicators: What’s Dr. Copper’s Prognosis for the U.S. Economy?

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Alex Ossola: Is the economy hot or not? The picture seems to be murky lately. If ...
Forbes

The Economy Was Weakening Before The Government Shutdown

Despite the Federal Government shutdown on Wednesday, the financial markets hit new all-time highs this week. The S&P 500, DJIA, and Russell 2000 all closed at new record highs on Friday (October 3 rd ...
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U.S. Leading Economic Index Dips Slightly More Than Expected In June

(RTTNews) - A report released by the Conference Board on Monday showed its reading on leading U.S. economic indicators fell by slightly more than expected in the month of June. The Conference Board ...
AOL

This housing data is the ‘most critical economic variable’ for predicting recessions, and it’s now at the lowest level since pandemic shutdowns

The housing market is long been seen as an early warning sign for recessions, and one data point in particular has caught the attention of Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi. In social media ...
WRAL TechWire

Mike Walden: Drip of uncertainty constrains NC’s economic growth

The NCSU INDEX OF NORTH CAROLINA LEADING ECONOMIC INDICATORS (the “Index”), an indicator of the direction of the state economy in the upcoming months, dropped 0.5% in May, the latest month with ...
Digital Journal

Why cardboard boxes may signal the next recession

Are cardboard boxes an indicator of recession? Image by Tim Sandle Are cardboard boxes an indicator of recession? Image by Tim Sandle Many economists and politicians levy theories about potential ...