Forward-Looking Indicators Turn Negative, First Time in Six Months
The economy remains in what could be described as a complicated state as the latest indicators took a slight downturn ...
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Leading Economic Indicators Flash Positive, Despite Dim Outlook by Consumers
As the question of affordability looms over homebuyers' heads, recent reports by economists generally agree that the housing market is ...
Monthly Gains in Leading Economic Indicators Revert in June
As 2026 moves forward amid rising inflation and a fairly soft labor market, are leading indicators pointing to a better ...
Second Straight Month of Good News for Economy, Index Shows
Nonprofit research organization The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S.—which provides an early indication of significant turning ...
Decline Follows Increase in Economic Indicators, Index Shows
Nonprofit business research organization The Conference Board released its latest Leading Economic Index (LEI)—which provides an early indication of significant ...
Consumer Confidence Ticked Up During Iran Ceasefire
As the conflict with Iran has loomed over the heads of consumers and over the economy, the two-week ceasefire in ...
Consumer Confidence Up Slightly in February But Pessimism Endures
Consumers’ perception of the economy plays as vital a role in shaping market activity as hard economic data, as consumers ...
Building Permits Rise as New Report Finds More Economic Softness in 2026
At the end of 2025, the leading indicators of the economy suggested a slowing contraction, but enduring consumer cynicism. The ...
Consumer Confidence Dips Lower to Close out 2025
As a new year comes up around the corner, how are consumers feeling about the economy as this year ends? ...
Consumer Confidence Results Mixed in Face of Government Shutdown
Consumer reports of economic confidence are mixed in October as the government shutdown and other economic challenges persist. The latest ...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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