Automobile sector"s Q4 show could offer signals about entire economy

Spencer Platt/Getty Images This week, many economic indicators released showed just how severe the damage of the coronavirus pandemic is on the US economy.  A US recession is.....»»

Two key economic reports were released on Monday, both issued by the private sector rather than by government agencies. They showed that the manufacturing economy was positive in the month of January......»»

China's property investment hit a two-year low in December even as it grew at a solid pace in 2019, adding to recent signs of a slackening in the sector and suggested Beijing might need to offer more stimulus to stabilize a cooling economy......»»

The German economy is continuing to struggle, new data released Thursday show, with the difficulties of its export-oriented base extending to the service sector as global trade dries up......»»

Oil prices edged lower on Friday, as concerns about China's economy outweighed bullish signals from its refining sector, but losses were limited on hopes for progress toward a U.S.-China trade agreement......»»

Oil prices steadied on Friday, with countervailing signals from China's economy and refining sector balancing each other out, while hopes rose for progress toward a U.S.-China trade agreement after optimistic signals emerged from negotiations......»»

U.S. Treasury yields slump Thursday after an indicator of service sector activity suggests a key pillar of the American economy may be more vulnerable than thought......»»

U.S. stocks fell for a third day Thursday after signs the slowdown in the U.S. manufacturing sector is spreading to the wider economy......»»

Gold prices on Wednesday climb after private-sector employment show that the pace of hiring in the U.S. is slowing, reviving worries about a recession in the U.S. economy and spurring the purchase of assets perceived as havens......»»

A contraction in manufacturing is significant because it can have large ripple effects across the economy......»»

A contraction in manufacturing is significant because it can have large ripple effects across the economy......»»

The economy offered some mixed signals as retail sales rose for the fifth straight month in July. Industrial output declined during the month, however, weighed down by continued weakness in the manufacturing sector read more.....»»

In a sign that Europe has been bitten by trade tensions and a slowing of the economy in several nations, new data show that its manufacturing sector continues to shrink New data from research firm........»»

Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, Extreme levels of debt and overvaluation characterize the entire global economy, and are not limited to any one nation or sector. Financial crises come in two flavors: .....»»

One sector that always seems to hold its own when the economy gets dicey is consumer discretionary, especially the restaurants. These four very well-known and loved brands offer investors some safety........»»

BEVs (battery electric vehicles) and PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) show significant performances in MPG (miles per gallon of gasoline) equivalent and energy savings......»»

Xi also said China would raise the foreign ownership limit in the automobile sector "as soon as possible".....»»

BloombergChinese Stocks Rally Most Since 2016 as State Steps Up SupportBloombergChinese stocks jumped the most in more than two years after top officials moved to shore up the economy and offer support to the struggling private sector. The Shanghai Comp.....»»

Gov. Newsom and California show why liberals can"t be trusted with the economy.....»»

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