A weekly dive into the data behind the news. Each Saturday, Opinion columnist Philip Bump makes and breaks down charts explaining the latest in economics, pop culture, politics and more.

Stock charts and their accompanying data can appear complex and may be difficult to understand for new investors. The good ...

Stocks charts are polarizing among investors focused on the long term. To some, using them is akin to reading the intestines of a goat to try to predict the future. For others, trend lines and ...

How to Read the Main Types of Forex Charts If you are just learning forex trading, this list should give you a good overview of how to read primary forex charts. You will find that certain forex ...

You might say that reading a stock chart is a bit like learning how to read. It's a critical step in every investor and trader's journey. But, reading those charts can also be daunting.