Demand remains soft, but production execution is stable compared to September…
Author: Stefanie Galeano-Zalutko
KPI – November 2023: Consumer Trends
Buyers continued to be preoccupied with rising prices, and particularly grocery & gasoline prices. Worries about war/conflicts also rose…
KPI — October 2023: The Brief
Slowing sales growth has small business owners pessimistic about future business conditions…
KPI — October 2023: State of Business
The UAW work stoppage had a negligible effect on September sales, but continued disruptions could increase its impact on future sales results…
KPI — October 2023: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
KPI — October 2023: State of the Economy
While the latest jobs report outperformed expectations, investors remain on edge…
KPI — October 2023: State of Manufacturing
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted last month, but new data suggests supply chain efficiency is improving…
KPI — October 2023: Consumer Trends
Consumer concerns are growing thanks to rising prices, higher interest rates and political uncertainty…
KPI — September 2023: The Brief
Consumer confidence and sentiment took a nose dive in August, with inflation, labor shortages and the personal saving rate impacting small businesses and consumers alike…
KPI — September 2023: State of Business
According to experts, continued disruptions of vehicle production could create more asymmetry in the market and potentially extend the overall tight supply situation…
KPI — September 2023: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
KPI — September 2023: Consumer Trends
Consumers cited rising prices—specifically groceries and gasoline—as reasoning for last month’s dip in confidence…
KPI — September 2023: State of the Economy
Historically reliable indicators are still signaling an impending recession, but some economists are expecting a soft landing for the economy…
KPI — August 2023: The Brief
While consumer confidence and sentiment are on the rise, inflation and labor shortages continue to impact small businesses…
KPI — August 2023: State of Business
Consumer demand remains strong and inventory levels are rising, giving the industry a positive outlook for 2024…