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 ...

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?

The Leading Economic Index, or LEI ... turning points in the business cycle by around seven months. The indicator is based on 10 components, among them manufacturers' new orders, initial claims ...