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Indicators

Uncommon Indicator: Gas at $3 Per Gallon

Fuel costs are climbing--does that mean our confidence is doing the same?READ MORE

Longer Lines at Starbucks a Sign of Better Days?

Yes, says a guy on the radio.READ MORE

One (Very) Common Indicator: New Mortgages Creep Up

It's been a while since 0.5% felt so good.READ MORE

Uncommon Indicator: Metaphors Concerning Airline Industry Soaring

This is your Upswing captain speaking: Please expect less turbulence and higher earnings in the flying business this year. READ MORE

Uncommon Indicator: Editors of Semi-Obscure Literary Journal Still Pulling Big Book Advances

The publishing industry would like you to know it still cares about good books. And it's willing to pay for them.READ MORE

More Fun With Indices!

The next three to six months look good according to one often cited economic index.READ MORE