Key Highlights Employment Trends Job growth was strong and much better than expected in December, affirming that the labor market has stabilized. Unemployment declined, but wage growth cooled modestly. New-Vehicle Sales and Prices The new-vehicle seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) improved in December to 16.8 million, the best level since April 2021. Used-Vehicle Market The … Continued
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 spending patterns, consumer sentiment, retail vehicle sales, financing rates, supply dynamics, pricing trends and leading … Continued
Key Highlights Strong Q4 Momentum in Auto Market The auto industry continues to show resilience despite challenges in consumer confidence and purchase plans. Economic Growth and Consumer Spending The final estimate of the third-quarter real GDP showed a stronger pace of growth at 3.1% from the 2.8% prior estimate. Home Sales and Mortgage Rates All … Continued
The Fed confirmed today that they have stuck to the plan of cutting another quarter point in the Fed Funds Rate, but their outlook for additional cuts was scaled back. Rate policy is now expected to move only a half point in 2025, which is half of what they projected just three months ago. This … Continued
With the national election now fully in the rearview mirror and consumer sentiment improving, we turn our attention to the year ahead and an automotive market shifting into a higher gear. As we develop our forecast for 2025, we are mostly optimistic, as the market is finishing 2024 with momentum. There is no doubt that … Continued
Key Highlights Inflation and Vehicle Pricing Trends Inflation indicators signal modest increases, with vehicle prices showing varied movement across categories. Growing Consumer Credit Consumer credit excluding mortgages saw accelerating growth in October, according to the latest report from the Federal Reserve. Improved Auto Credit Availability Access to auto financing improved significantly in November, driven by … Continued
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 spending patterns, consumer sentiment, retail vehicle sales, financing rates, supply dynamics, pricing trends and leading … Continued
Key Highlights Economic Labor Trends Steady job growth was witnessed in November as the job market recovered from Hurricane Milton’s disruptions in October, indicating a stable labor market environment. New-Vehicle Sales and Prices The new-vehicle SAAR greatly improved in November, reaching the best level since May 2021. Used-Vehicle Sales and Prices The used-vehicle market experienced … Continued
Key Highlights GDP The increase in third-quarter real GDP was unchanged at 2.8%, reflecting steady economic growth. Personal Income and Spending Consumer spending growth decelerated in October as expected, while personal income growth accelerated and was much stronger than expected. Inflation The Personal Consumption Expenditure Index (PCE), the key gauge of inflation that the Fed … Continued
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 spending patterns, consumer sentiment, retail vehicle sales, financing rates, supply dynamics, pricing trends and leading … Continued