The stock market has never been very predictable. If it were, a lot more people would make a lot more money or lose a lot less. However, some indicators have historically been more reliable than others. And although the stock market and the economy aren’t directly tied together, some market signals have hinted at what’s

Until recently, the stock market appeared unstoppable. The dynamic Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI +0.63%), benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC +1.02%), and artificial intelligence-inspired Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +1.23%) had all reached record-closing highs since late October. But mounting uncertainties have investors second-guessing the current bull market. Despite a mammoth rally in equities last week, one of

It often feels as if investors are facing massive uncertainty and volatility on all fronts. Whether it’s worries about high valuations of tech stocks, a possible artificial intelligence (AI) bubble, or ongoing energy price shocks and disruptions from the Iran War, many investors are looking for a safe place to land. The past 16 years