Economic indicator

Economic indicators are a common part of news broadcasts. Commentator Terry Link argues that environmental indicators should air alongside them.

Today existing home sales numbers are being released by the National Association of Realtors, and predictions from economists and experts are looking pretty grim.

FINANCIAL TAKEOUT: The New York Times Wall Street and finance reporter Louise Story joins us with analysis of some of the important economic indicators that came out yesterday. OLYMPICS TAKEOUT: Jason Stallman, Olympics editor for The New York Times, brings us the latest sports drama from Vancouver. LISTENER TAKEOUT: Our listeners respond to legislative gridlock, […]

Key economic indicators are still giving mixed signals about the recovery of the nation’s economy. Housing numbers were up, but now they are down; consumer confidence was rising, and now it’s sagging. Analysts still can’t say if we have hit bottom.

The White House announced this week that its $787 billion economic stimulus package has saved or created more than 1 million jobs since it was enacted in February. The Takeaway parses these and other economic indicators.