Analysts and investors use indicators to track and predict trends in both the stock market and the overall economy. Learn what some of them are and why they're used.

Historically speaking, one leading economic indicator paints a very clear picture of which direction the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite are headed next. Image source: Getty Images.

The Dow Jones rose Tuesday after key economic data. Spotify stock plunged on earnings on the stock market today.

U.S. Leading Indicators Signal Further Economic Slowdown Provided by Dow Jones Jun 20, 2025, 7:28:00 AM ...

U.S. stocks opened modestly higher Monday as investors await fresh economic data due out later this morning. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ...

These indicators are especially important when making economic forecasts, which are critical to determining the outlook for stocks. But, how do you find the right leading indicators?

The U.S. economy faces continued challenges, especially relating to future business conditions ahead of November's knife-edge presidential elections, according to a monthly series of indicators ...

Effective reading of a Dow Jones Chart starts with knowledge of the basic components that constitute such graphical illustrations of market data. The Dow ...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 all posted significant declines on Monday, with tech leading the downturn.

US stocks rallied Monday on targeted tariff hopes, but mixed signals keep Dow Jones and S&P500 traders cautious ahead of April 2 policy moves.

The Dow tumbles over 700 points following weak economic data, leading to a decline in investor sentiment and the Fear and Greed Index moving to the fear zone.