Topic: Business Conditions

Business Conditions

Manufacturing Activity Increases in May

– June 16, 2020

Easing of lockdown policies in May is aiding in the reversal of some of the economic carnage from March and April.

Business Conditions

Easing Restrictions Helps Boost Retail Sales in May

– June 16, 2020

Retail sales posted a surge in May, coming out of the policy-induced economic coma but a full return to pre-pandemic conditions is likely months, and possibly quarters, away.

Business Conditions

Improving Job Market Pushes Consumer Sentiment Up Again in Early June

– June 12, 2020

Consumer attitudes are improving along with the labor market, but significant concerns regarding the outlook remain.

Business Conditions

Labor Market on the Mend as Lockdowns Ease

– June 11, 2020

Continued slowing of initial claims and a drop in unemployment are among the signs the economy may be bottoming and setting the stage for recovery.

Business Conditions

More Glimmers of Hope As Recession Becomes Official

– June 9, 2020

A rebound in small-business confidence and possible stabilization in retail spending as restrictions are lifted provide hope for a quick end to the newly declared recession of 2020.

Business Conditions

Hitting Bottom: AIER’s Leading and Roughly Coincident Indicators Indexes Drop to 0

– June 8, 2020

Despite the widespread devastation to the economy, there are a few statistics showing signs of modest rebounds, supported by the easing of restrictions placed on people and businesses.

Business Conditions

Labor Market Rebounds as Private Payrolls Jump by 3 Million, Unemployment Rate Drops

– June 5, 2020

More than 3 million private U.S. jobs were recovered in May, providing hope that the economy may already be bottoming, setting the stage for growth in the near future.

Business Conditions

Unit-Auto Sales Stage Partial Rebound Following A Two-Month Plunge

– June 4, 2020

Auto sales partially rebounded in May following a two-month plunge. Some areas of the economy may be bottoming, setting the stage for growth later in the year.