Payrolls Soar 256K & Unemployment Drop to 4.1% (December 2024)
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 […]
December Services PMI Hits 54.1: Remarkable Growth Achieved
The Services PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) is an essential indicator of the services sector’s health, covering finance, retail, healthcare, and hospitality. A PMI above 50 signals growth, while below 50 indicates a slowdown. Two key organizations publish these reports: S&P Global: This Services PMI surveys a wide range of service sector companies in the U.S. […]
November Job Openings: A Record High Since June (8.1 million)
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), produced monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), offers a comprehensive look at the health of the labor market. This report provides valuable insights into job vacancies, hiring trends, and employee turnover. Specifically, it details the number of job openings, the volume of new hires, […]
December ISM Manufacturing PMI: Expand to 49.3
The Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) is an important economic measure from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). It shows the health of the manufacturing sector by collecting data from purchasing managers at different manufacturing firms across the U.S. The PMI is a combined index that includes new orders, production, employment, supplier deliveries, and inventories. […]
November PCE Price Index Rose to 2.4% (Below Forecasts)
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. The core PCE, which excludes volatile […]
Robust GDP Surge: U.S. Economy Climbs to (3.1%) Growth
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 […]
Astonishing PPI Surge to 3% in November (Key Market Impacts)
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 […]
Services PMI: Dropped to 52.1 on November 2024 Reports
The Services PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) is a key economic indicator showing the health of the services sector, covering areas like finance, retail, healthcare, and hospitality. If the PMI is above 50, it signals growth in the sector, while a PMI below 50 indicates a slowdown. There are two main organizations that publish these reports: […]
October JOLTS Report: Job Openings Stable (7.7 Million)
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), produced monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), offers a comprehensive look at the health of the labor market. This report provides valuable insights into job vacancies, hiring trends, and employee turnover. Specifically, it details the number of job openings, the volume of new hires, […]
Michigan Consumer Sentiment Revised Lower: 71.8 (November)
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 […]
