The index analyzes monthly changes in key inputs that factor into calling a recession, including capacity utilization, jobless claims, manufacturing and sentiment. It indicates that an economic downturn possibly started in June and bottomed in December.
US stocks: US market rises on the day but falls for the week; bond yields and Iran in focus
Major U.S. stock indexes finished Friday higher, but recorded weekly declines. Investors reacted to fluctuating government bond yields and Middle East developments. Stronger services sector