Economic Data

5 Economic Indicators to Watch for Signs of a Spring Slowdown

It could just be a matter of time before the economic weaknesses sprouting up across the globe start to weigh on the U.S. If that happens, it'll show up in one or more of these key U.S. indicators. More 

P&G Drags Down the Dow — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

A disappointing durable goods order report, slower sales at AT&T and weak guidance from Procter & Gamble sent the Dow down on the day. More 

Netflix Beats Big — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Poor housing news and a dour report from Caterpillar started markets off slowly, but all three indices closed higher after an afternoon rally. More 

Existing Home Sales Fall Unexpectedly

Sales of previously-owned homes fell 0.6% in March, surprising economists, who had expected them to rise. More 

Forget Gold — Buy TIPS for a True Safe Haven

Gold bugs the world over are lamenting the erosion of their "safe" asset. There's an important lesson for retirement investors -- stick to real safety with TIPS. More 

China Grinds Markets to a Halt — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Reports of slower growth in China overshadowed a seeming return to Merger Monday and sent U.S. markets significantly lower. More 

Last Week’s Takeaways From the Street

The latest data out from the Government suggests that jobless claims are better than expected, and that inflation remains tame for the time being More