The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) is a composite index, which is comprised of indicators drawn from a range of chemicals …
Federal Funds Rate
The Effective Federal Funds Rate is the interest rate at which banks trade federal funds with each other. This rate …
International Trade Balance
The US international trade balance is compiled by America’s Customs Agency and represents the value of all goods traded between …
Producers Price Index
The Producer Price Index (PPI) looks at the average change in selling prices from the viewpoint of domestic producers of …
Industrial Production Index
The Industrial Production Index (IPI) measures the manufacturing, electric, mining, and gas industries output on a monthly basis. Total Industrial …
ISM Manufacturing Index
The ISM Manufacturing Index is derived from a survey of purchasing managers and their outlook on overall conditions by looking …
Retail Sales
Retail Sales are the total amount of merchandise and related services sold to consumers. It is considered a sign of …
S&P / Case-Shiller
The 20-city S&P/Case-Shiller index is a measure of existing home values across 20 metropolitan areas throughout the U.S. By comparing …
Health Savings Accounts
The Health Savings Account (HSA) is one of the most powerful investment vehicles. Not only is it the only account …
Personal Income & Personal Expenditures
Consumer spending, measured by Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), makes up approximately two-thirds of the economy and is a direct measure …