Why Small-Cap Indexes Are An Economic Barometer

Stocks flip between small gains and losses Friday, struggling for direction after benchmark indexes closed at record highs on Thursday, with investors focused on talks in Washington over another round of economic relief......»»

Wall Street's main indexes rose on Wednesday on signs of more stimulus to aid small businesses ride out the coronavirus-induced economic slump and a recovery in oil prices......»»

Banks will be central in leading the economic recovery through small business lending, among other things. The numbers that these institutions post this week will be an important barometer for what........»»

Before this recent volatility, major indexes hit new highs, economic numbers look good and the Federal Reserve has all but promised a continued supportive rate environment this year. Even metals were on the upswing. read more.....»»

Economic troubles in metros like Beijing and Shanghai are pushing people to move to smaller cities, where they have more disposable income. .....»»

U.S. stock indexes opened lower Tuesday, a day after th.....»»

Stocks got back on the horse on Wednesday, with both the Dow and S&P 500 indexes finishing at their second-highest levels ever, as investors continue to smile on strong economic growth prospects......»»

Cryptos Crushed, Dollar Dumped, Semis Slammed As VIX Spikes Bitcoin, the buck, bonds, big-tech (and small caps) were all sold today amid a vacuum of economic data, COVID uncertainties, and "infrastructure" bill size negotia.....»»

Two regional gauges of manufacturing showed strength in April, according to data released Thursday,.....»»

Here's a rundown of various economic relief programs for small businesses, and tips for applying to them, includ.....»»

It's one of the few local bankruptcies to be linked to the pandemic despite concerns that bankruptcies would flood small businesses given the economic slowdown......»»

As more and more people get vaccinated, the urgency to circulate that dollar is noticed. But the economic recovery will come in stages......»»

Sporting events canceled, economic development deals ditched, conventions relocated. No, this isn’t fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s backlash to North Carolina’s 2016 transgender “bathroom bill” — and Joe Woolley fears Tennessee could be next......»»

U.S. stocks end higher on Thursday, after a frenetic session of trading that saw the benchmark indexes dig out of deep hole earlier in the day as investors weighed improving economic data with the country emerging from the COVID pandemic......»»

This craft soda entrepreneur is leaning on his roots while preaching the need for more widespread prosperity......»»

U.S. stock benchmarks closed higher Monday, following last week's losses for all three major indexes, as investors weigh brightening economic prospects against worries that interest rates will climb faster than anticipated......»»

U.S. stock benchmarks trade mixed Monday, following losses for all three major indexes last week as investors weigh brightening economic prospects against worries that interest rates will climb sooner than anticipated......»»

"When you have less in-store inventory, you need less physical space. This has significant economic benefits, translating to lower occupancy costs and higher operating margins.”.....»»

The anxiety of small-business owners eased in February, a new survey shows, but they are still wrestling with the aftereffects of the recent coronavirus spike and an uneven economic recovery......»»

Alignable’s March Rent Poll demonstrates that small business owners’ economic woes are only increasing as nearly half of all SMBs can’.....»»