The IMF raised its 2025 U.S. growth forecast, while global inflation is expected to ease, and growth remains stable across most economies.
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December marked the first monthly increase since September, as output in most nondurable categories increased.
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Monthly wholesale inflation rose less than expected to end the year, while accelerating year-over-year.
It was a large rebound from October, buoyed by activity coming out of the annual IMTS show.
The latest Census Bureau report showed a solid improvement in monthly sales during November, while inventories reverted to a decline.
The November decline followed a 0.5% increase in October.
Drewry’s World Container Index started 2025 with a notable week-to-week bump, though down from its recent 2024 highs, though down considerably from a year ago, and likewise for China to U.S. rates.
The December PMI report showed a rebound in production and a rise in new orders, showing slower contraction in U.S. manufacturing activity.
Government data showed flat November spending following three consecutive monthly increases.
The latest data showed a mixed picture, with wholesale inventories down slightly and retail inventories up, while the trade deficit grew.
The monthly decrease more than offset the increase seen in October, driven by a decline in transportation equipment.
The latest PMA business report shows that metalforming manufacturers remain upbeat toward growth coming into 2025.
GDP accelerated from 2Q, showing increases in consumer spending, exports, federal government spending and nonresidential fixed investment.
Members expect greater growth in 2025, driven by factors like election outcomes, branch expansion and increased consumer activity.
Manufacturing respondents anticipate annual revenues to significantly increase from a relatively flat 2024.
Along with the cut, the central bank issued its projections through 2027 for the interest rate, inflation, GDP growth, unemployment and more.
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November marked the third consecutive monthly decline, as output in every category of nondurable consumer goods fell.
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