Learn about the origins of the Fibonacci sequence, its relationship with the golden ratio and common misconceptions about its significance in nature and architecture.

The Fibonacci Sequence Is Everywhere—Even the Troubled Stock Market The curious set of numbers shows up in nature and also in human activities.

If you think Fibonacci was just a crazy Italian mathematician, consider this: The May 2 high at 1,370 and the June 16 low at 1,258 occurred right.