Signals From the Factory Floor
Heading into the new year, one question we get a lot is: How is the economy doing? Now, it can be hard to answer a question like that, because what one means by “the economy” can be different for different people. Are we talking about economic growth?...
The 2026 Market Cycle
Today officially marks the first day of the new year, so let’s take a look at the NDR Cycle Composite for 2026 to see what the new year has in store for us. Now, this is one of the tools we use to help set expectations, not to make predictions. It’s based...
Mom-and-Pop Stress Test
Unfortunately, the data continues to show struggles for small businesses. John Nelson shares the numbers on Subchapter 5 bankruptcy filings and how they could become a warning for the broader economy.