Macroeconomic Charts
Inflation
Employment
US Unemployment Rate
US Job Openings
Continuing Unemployment Claims
Commodities
Gold/Silver Ratio
A rising ratio can signal risk-off behaviors whereas a decreasing ratio is a risk-on signal.
Crude Oil Prices
Rising oil prices often predict economic slowdowns. Higher prices impact every aspect of the supply chain.
Dr. Copper
Copper prices are one of the most reliable real-time indicators of macroeconomic health. Often called "Dr. Copper" because of its ability to "diagnose" the global economy.
Treasuries
10-2 Yield Curve
An inverted 10-2 curve has preceded every U.S. recession since the 1950s, usually by 6–18 months. The yield curve uninverted in August of 2024.
30-Year US Treasury Yield
An increased 30-year yield can signal decreased investor confidence in US Government debt obligations.