Leading the Way

Leading the Way

  The FIBER U.S. Weekly Leading Index is a tool economists and investors use to measure economic growth. It’s called a “leading index” because it tends to lead the economic cycle by several months. Since it reveals the direction in which the economy is likely...
Back Where We Started

Back Where We Started

  The bond market went on a rollercoaster ride in 2023. But, despite the wild gyrations, the 10-year Treasury rate ended the year exactly where it began. As you can see on the chart above, the 10-year Treasury rate—the benchmark U.S. interest rate—fell to a low...