Discover how the Cardboard Box Index serves as a predictor of consumer goods production and a leading economic indicator, providing insights into manufacturing trends.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Christian Weller is an economist focused on retirement inequality. Economic policy uncertainty has surged since President Donald ...

In “The Secret of Directional Investing,” longtime political columnist and former White House staffer James Pinkerton offers a guidebook for making money. By spotting and shaping future economic and ...

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

According to a new publication released by the Fund for Our Economic Future, the emerging global green economy will favor places like Northeast Ohio because it's a place that makes things. “The ...

Elon Musk’s claim that saving money may become irrelevant highlights long-term bets on AI and automation, but it also raises ...

Americans are continuing to turn downbeat on the future health of the economy. The Conference Board’s consumer confidence survey for March fell 7.2 points to 92.9 (the base of 100 was set in 1985).

West Virginia’s Secretary of Commerce Dr. Matt Herridge discusses the future of the state’s economy. (Photo by Amber Phipps) VIENNA — West Virginia Secretary of Commerce Dr. Matt Herridge spoke at the ...

Over in the world of lending to the government — we’re talking bonds and the bond market — things are moving. The payoff for investing in bonds, particularly long-term bonds, has been rising. The ...

When it comes to Florida’s economy and potential, Florida leads the nation in several ways. Thanks to investments in infrastructure, workforce development, and a business-friendly environment under ...

Hawai‘i’s stagnant population, lack of good-paying jobs and anemic economic growth pose existential threats to our people and our way of life. This paper, “Hawai‘i – Finding the Future,” examines how ...