For many Americans, travel costs aren’t budget-friendly right now. But for many others, the desire to travel is simply stronger than the desire to cut back on spending.

The Conference Board's Index of Leading Economic Indicators six-month growth rate remains firmly negative, but doesn't currently signal a recession. Here's what we learned about the economy last week. 

One thing moving markets is lagging retail sales that may point to a spending slowdown. More on the retail rundown and the latest financial headlines.

When the Federal Reserve Board announces a decision on interest rates, stock and bond markets often ping-pong back and forth while the post-decision press conference is on air. This most recent one was stunning for its almost complete lack of highs and lows.

One thing moving markets is the slowing supply of new apartment units, with the annual rate of multifamily building starts dropping to its second-lowest level in four years.

Stocks and bonds bounce back from a poor month in April. Here's the recap on last month.

By far the best situation for the jobs market is to absolutely nail the ratio that compares the number of job seekers to the number of available jobs at precisely 1.00. That's why last week’s labor market datapalooza started out so promising.

One thing moving markets is the decelerating price of crude oil, potentially leading to lower prices at the pump — and perhaps even inflation, too.

So far in this cycle, the U.S. economy has dodged a recession. But the list of classic indicators that suggest the U.S. economy could have tipped over by now is a long one. Let's review.

M2, the aggregate measure of money in the United States, rose by $25.8 billion in April from the previous month – the biggest increase in 13 months.

When a company’s earnings surpass expectations, its stock is often rewarded with a price bump, usually magnified if the company’s leaders provide upbeat guidance on outlook – commonly referred to as a “beat and raise.” Let's explore a recent example.

One thing moving markets is the notable decline in home improvement projects – which often correlates with the state of U.S. homeowners and the broader housing market.