May PCE Price Index: Modest Increase to 2.3% (2025)
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index is a key inflation gauge used by the Federal Reserve to assess the prices of goods and services consumed by households. Unlike the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the PCE adjusts for changing consumer behavior, reflecting how people shift spending as prices change. Core PCE excludes food and energy […]
US Q1 GDP: Economic Growth Plunge 0.5% (2025)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) quantifies total value of all goods and services produced within a nation’s borders. Therefore, it serves as a measure of economic activity. GDP can be computed using three approaches: production, income, and expenditure. Importantly, real GDP adjusts for inflation, providing a true growth picture. Governments, businesses, and economists utilize GDP to […]
June Consumer Sentiment Surge (First Uptick in 6-Months)
The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (MCSI) is a monthly survey conducted by the University of Michigan that measures consumer confidence levels in the United States. The survey gathers data through telephone interviews, focusing on consumer expectations for the economy, their current financial health, and the prospects for longer-term economic growth. Consumer sentiment is considered a […]
May PPI: Producer Inflation Surge 2.6% YoY (2025)
The Producer Price Index (PPI) measures the average change over time in the prices that domestic producers receive for their goods and services. Also, it’s a key indicator of inflation at the wholesale level, reflecting price changes from the perspective of the seller rather than the consumer. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases the […]
May Inflation Up 0.1%; Core CPI Surge 2.8% YoY (2025)
An inflation report is published by the government, typically by the central bank, and provides detailed information on current inflation rates. It includes data on price changes for various expenditure categories like housing, food, and transportation, and identifies factors driving inflation. A Consumer Price Index (CPI) report measures the average change in prices paid by […]
May Unemployment Rate Unchanged, Payrolls Down (2025)
The unemployment rate is a measure of the percentage of the total labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking employment and willing to work. It’s a key indicator of the health of the labor market and the economy. For example, an unemployment rate of 4.2% means that 4.2% of the people who are able […]
April PCE Price Index: Plummet to 2.1% YoY (2025)
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index is a key inflation gauge used by the Federal Reserve to assess the prices of goods and services consumed by households. Unlike the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the PCE adjusts for changing consumer behavior, reflecting how people shift spending as prices change. Core PCE excludes food and energy […]
Q1 GDP 2nd Report: US Economy Contracted 0.2% (2025)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) quantifies total value of all goods and services produced within a nation’s borders. Therefore, it serves as a measure of economic activity. GDP can be computed using three approaches: production, income, and expenditure. Importantly, real GDP adjusts for inflation, providing a true growth picture. Governments, businesses, and economists utilize GDP to […]
May Consumer Sentiment: Inflation Expectations Surge (2025)
The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (MCSI) is a monthly survey conducted by the University of Michigan that measures consumer confidence levels in the United States. The survey gathers data through telephone interviews, focusing on consumer expectations for the economy, their current financial health, and the prospects for longer-term economic growth. Consumer sentiment is considered a […]
April PPI: Producer Inflation Fell 0.5% (2025)
The Producer Price Index (PPI) measures the average change over time in the prices that domestic producers receive for their goods and services. Also, it’s a key indicator of inflation at the wholesale level, reflecting price changes from the perspective of the seller rather than the consumer. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases the […]
