For its latest quarterly release, the report from the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center shows the leading indicators for the farm sector’s financial health all show elevated risk. The ...

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Discover the Leading Economic Index (LEI), its components, and how it forecasts future U.S. economic trends. Essential for investors and businesses planning ahead.

Financial markets experienced dramatic shifts on a striking Monday that left investors uneasy. An abrupt technological stock downturn set off warning signals in key financial indicators. The ...

High frequency weekly indicators provide a timely nowcast of the economy, signaling changes before monthly or quarterly data is available. February data showed mixed signals: lower than expected CPI ...

High-frequency weekly indicators provide a timely nowcast of the economy, signaling changes before monthly or quarterly data is available. Long leading indicators, including interest rates, credit ...

The economic outlook has become increasingly fragile as the first half of 2025 unfolds. President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports have added a hefty dose of risk to an already volatile ...

Following the re-election of President Donald Trump last November, there was a growing sense of optimism regarding the outlook for the economy and financial markets in 2025. A pro-business president ...