Discover how coincident indicators reflect current economic conditions, their role in analyzing business cycles, and their impact on understanding economic trends.

The U.S. economy shrank for two consecutive quarters this year, increasing speculation that the country could be headed for a recession. But does two straight quarters of economic decline mean we’re ...

Here’s a set of definitions for common and emerging economic and fiscal terms often seen bandied about in news reports.

An economic derivative is a financial contract where payouts depend on future economic indicators. It helps manage risk and speculate on economic forecasts.

"When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, "it means just what I choose it to mean—neither more nor less." "The question is," said Alice, "whether you can make words mean so ...

The White House recently laid out why two quarters of negative growth doesn't always signal a recession. Yet a growing number of voices has accused the administration of changing the definition of a ...

How come the economy doesn’t feel as good as the metrics say it is? Because the metrics are out of date and out of touch. Credit: Shutterstock You’ve heard the talking points: The economy is better ...

There are times when discussions about the economy, personal finance, and business expenses feel just as overwhelming as managing your budget. Experts throw around the terms like bull market and bear ...