Statistics tell us that when it comes to flying, the most dangerous part is landing ... where we stand in the overall economic cycle. How does a leading indicator foretell recession?

Economists look at inflation, the labor market, gross domestic product (GDP) and other economic indicators when watching for a soft landing. According to calculations by Wells Fargo, the ...

The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index was down by 0.3% in February — the third consecutive monthly decline.

Put another way, many leading CEOs anticipate a "soft landing" for the U.S. economy this year. If it materializes, why should investors cheer about an economic soft landing, and what is it?

Traders typically think of copper as a leading economic indicator; rising prices often ... and you’re coming in for a landing, and you see any lights or anything like that, every single one ...

The Conference Board’s index of leading economic indicators fell again in February, declining by 0.3%. Pessimism among consumers about the future of the economy led to the drop. An index of ...