Economic Journal

Looking Beyond the Headline The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index (LEI) is designed to provide an early indication of where […]

A quick look at today’s official economic data through easy-to-read tables. Housing construction and consumer confidence were both in focus

Retail sales edged higher in June, but the bigger story may be how Americans are changing the way they spend.

The Producer Price Index (PPI) tracks what businesses pay for goods and services before products reach consumers. For business owners,

Inflation cooled in June, but for most families, everyday budgets haven’t changed much. Every month, we’re told whether inflation went

Three Reports. One Story. A Week Filled with Uncertainty. This week, Reporters Rambo, Willie, and Roscoe each fetched a different

Interest rates remain unchanged as the Federal Reserve continues to watch inflation, employment, and the broader economy. The Federal Reserve

The Institute for Supply Management Services Index showed continued expansion in the nation’s largest economic sector. The Institute for Supply Management

A disappointing June jobs report raises questions about who is actually benefiting from today’s labor market. The June employment report