U.S. Economy

Investors closely watch for updates on the health of the overall U.S. economy as a gauge for the future direction of the stock market over the next several months. The major indicators that are watched for the health of the U.S. economy include the gross domestic product (GDP), the nonfarm payrolls report (unemployment) and the consumer price index (CPI) as a reading for inflation. Other investors will also follow the housing sector and durable goods orders for a reading on the health of the consumer — a major driver of growth for the U.S. economy. For updates on the U.S. economy, be sure to read the articles by our experts.