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Monetary Base Signals Peak Capital Equipment Spending Growth

January 9, 2019 - Steven Kline, Jr.

The annual rate of change peaked in March 2018, indicating that the rate of growth in capital equipment consumption should peak between March 2019 and March 2020.

Disposable Income Growth Unchanged for Sixth Month

January 3, 2019 - Steven Kline, Jr.

The month-over-month rate of growth in disposable income was remarkably stable, just below the historic average for the sixth month in a row.

GBI Achieves Highest-Ever Average Calendar-Year Reading

January 3, 2019 - Michael Guckes

The average reading for 2018 was 56.9, the highest average in the Index's history.

Housing Permits Grow for First Time since July

January 3, 2019 - Steven Kline, Jr.

November’s modest month-over-month growth in housing permits will not be enough to prevent further decelerating growth in the annual rate of change.

Durable Goods Spending Growth Weakens for Third Month

January 3, 2019 - Steven Kline, Jr.

Low interest rates have helped boost durable goods spending as a percent of total consumer spending, but further deceleration in the rate of growth is ahead.