Core Report | February 7, 2025
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in January, the first expansion after 26 consecutive declines.
Core Report | January 31, 2025
Sales of new homes ended the year on a strong note as sales increased for the second consecutive month. December new home sales came in at a 698,000 unit rate, up 3.6% from November and up 6.7% from the 654,000 unit rate in December 2023.
Core Report | January 24, 2025
Sales of existing homes ended the year on a strong note with sales hitting a ten-month high.
Core Report | January 17, 2025
Prime Scrap increased month over month for the first time since 2023.
Core Report | January 10, 2025
Light vehicle sales ended the year on a strong note, climbing for the fourth consecutive month. This was the highest monthly rate since May 2021.
Core Report | January 3, 2025
On Friday, President Joe Biden officially blocked the takeover of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel on the grounds of national security. The proposed $14.9 billion acquisition by Nippon would place one of the largest steel producers in the U.S. under foreign control, creating a risk for the nation’s critical supply chains.
Core Report | December 20, 2024
Total construction spending continued to increase in October, now up for the third consecutive month.
Core Report | December 13, 2024
Total construction spending continued to increase in October, now up for the third consecutive month.
Core Report | December 06, 2024
Total construction spending continued to increase in October, now up for the third consecutive month.
Core Report | November 22, 2024
U.S. light vehicle production increased in October and is now up for the second time in the last three months.
