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Consumer Durable Goods Spending Reaches All-Time High

August 4, 2020 - Steven Kline, Jr.

The month-over-month rate of growth for durable goods spending was 11.7%, which was the fastest rate of growth since July 2005.

Disposable Income Growing, but for How Long?

August 4, 2020 - Steven Kline, Jr.

In June, real disposable income was $16,028 billion, which was 8.1% more than one year ago. The extreme month-over-month rate of growth in disposable income is a direct result of government payments to individuals.

July Business Index Reports Third Consecutive Month of Slowing Contraction

August 3, 2020 - Michael Guckes

The Gardner Business Index reported its third month of slowing contraction in July.

Housing Permits Grow Nearly 12% in June

July 27, 2020 - Steven Kline, Jr.

Permits filed in June were up 11.7% compared with one year ago, returning to double-digit growth after two months of contraction.

Capacity Utilization Improves for Second Month

July 20, 2020 - Steven Kline, Jr.

Compared with one year ago, capacity utilization contracted 15.1%, which was the second straight month that the month-over-month rate of change contracted at a slower rate.