Auto Sales

U.S. New Vehicle Sales Hit Record $462B in 2019
The Economy

U.S. New Vehicle Sales Hit Record $462B in 2019

“Despite a lot of noise and some uncertainty with light-vehicle sales, 2019 has turned out to be a strong year."
By Matthew Heller | January 3, 2020
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Germany’s Economy Shrinks as Exports Struggle
Strategy

Germany’s Economy Shrinks as Exports Struggle

The country is feeling the effects of trade conflicts and global uncertainty.
By Lauren Muskett | August 15, 2019
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Global Auto Sales to Fall More Than Expected
Strategy

Global Auto Sales to Fall More Than Expected

S&P Global Ratings had previously forecast modest growth in China and Europe.
By Lauren Muskett | May 6, 2019
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Consumer Spending Drops 0.5% in December
The Economy

Consumer Spending Drops 0.5% in December

The biggest drop in spending since 2009 confirmed expectations that the economy will slow down further in the first three months of 2019.
By Matthew Heller | March 1, 2019
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Retail Sales Drop 0.2% in 2nd Straight Decline
The Economy

Retail Sales Drop 0.2% in 2nd Straight Decline

The March sales report is another sign that consumers “have retrenched a bit in terms of spending in recent months."
By Matthew Heller | April 17, 2017
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Auto Sales Slowdown Driving Risk for Lenders
The Economy

Auto Sales Slowdown Driving Risk for Lenders

Moody's says credit risk is rising at a time when the average dollar amount of negative equity at trade-in is at record levels.
By Matthew Heller | March 28, 2017
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U.S. Retail Sales End Year With 0.6% Increase
The Economy

U.S. Retail Sales End Year With 0.6% Increase

Sales picked up momentum after a slow start to the holiday season, bringing the gain for all of 2016 to 3.3%.
By Matthew Heller | January 17, 2017
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