Now that we are in December and government data is flowing again, we have additional data points for the automotive market and new (but dated) reports on the economy. This week provided updates on new-vehicle sales and pricing, consumer sentiment,…
More updates on economic metrics are being received, leading up to Thanksgiving. Last week focused on updates about job creation and unemployment, while this week brings the September update for producer prices. The next release for the consumer price index data…
Editor’s note: Jeremy Robb, interim chief economist at Cox Automotive, will keep the Auto Market Weekly Summary rolling as Jonathan Smoke transitions to his new role as chief strategy officer. Last week saw the end of the longest government shutdown…
For more than 175 installments, Cox Automotive’s Auto Market Report video has delivered a comprehensive analysis of the current automotive market. Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke is signing off with this last video and moving on to be Cox Automotive’s chief…
Key Highlights With the Federal government shutdown into its sixth week, new labor market data wasn’t available last week. However, we did receive initial data on consumer sentiment in November as well as preliminary data on October new- and used-vehicle…
Key Highlights The Federal government shutdown is now into week five, and routine reports and data have not been released, including updates on GDP, jobless claims, or personal income and spending. However, we did receive data on pending home sales…
Cox Automotive’s Auto Market Report video delivers a comprehensive analysis of the current automotive market. Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke leads our effort to translate data and trends into actionable insights. This video covers a wide range of topics, including consumer…
Key Highlights Inflation: Decelerating in September Existing Home Sales: Best Month Since February Consumer Sentiment: Down Again in October Bottom Line Inflation cooled in September, with both headline and core CPI showing slower growth than expected. This deceleration is a…
Key Highlights Federal Government Shutdown: Data Delays, But No Major Trend Changes The Federal government shutdown is entering its third week, delaying updates on crucial economic indicators such as the consumer price index, new construction permits and starts, retail sales,…
Cox Automotive’s Auto Market Report video delivers a comprehensive analysis of the current automotive market. Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke leads our effort to translate data and trends into actionable insights. This video covers a wide range of topics, including consumer…
