Deep Dive | December 4, 2023 Premium November 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: Mortgage Rates EaseWe present insights into the US housing market as of the end of November 2023, covering home sales and prices, housing permits, starts and completions, and more. The latest available data reveal an easing of the recent rapid growth in mortgage rates. Read More
Insight Report | December 4, 2023 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, October 2023: Clothing and Footwear Spending Up Low Single-Digits; Beauty Spending Growth Remains ResilientThe Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from October 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending growth increased to 2.2% year over year Read More
Deep Dive | December 1, 2023 Premium US, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 3Q23: Growth in the US, France and China as Possibility of German Recession LoomsThe Quarterly Economic Update discusses macroeconomic indicators—GDP, consumer spending and inflation—from the US, the UK, the EU (European Union) and China. We look at recently released data for the third quarter of 2023, which show economic growth in the US, China and France. Read More
Insight Report | November 29, 2023 Premium November 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Projecting Low-Single-Digit Growth for the New YearThe monthly Coresight Research Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of November 22, 2023. Read More
Insight Report | November 29, 2023 Premium November 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaOur Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. In this report, we examine the latest data as of November 27, 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Deep Dive | November 28, 2023 Premium Consumers Report Improvement in Financial Health: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 48Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. This week, we also include our monthly questions on consumers’ financial health. Read More
Deep Dive | November 21, 2023 Premium Consumers Optimistic About the Economy But Inflation Concerns Persist: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 47We assess consumers’ perceptions of inflation and its likely impacts on holiday retails. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | November 21, 2023 Premium October 2023 UK Retail Sales: Growth Slides Again Amid High Borrowing Costs and Unfavorable WeatherIn October 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew nearly 4% year over year. Using data from the Office for National Statistics, we look at total and online growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Insight Report | November 17, 2023 Premium October 2023 China Retail Sales: Year-over-Year Growth Rate Continues To ImproveWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, showing that in October 2023, year-over-year growth continued to improve, strengthening from the prior month. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Insight Report | November 15, 2023 Premium October 2023 US Retail Sales: Health and Personal Care Stores and Nonstore Retailers Continue To Lead Retail Sales GrowthIn October 2023, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew 3.1% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | November 14, 2023 Premium Dollar Stores Thrive Amid Economic Concerns: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 46We assess consumer behavior amid macroeconomic concerns as holiday shopping begins. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | November 7, 2023 Premium Signs of a Holiday Spending Ramp-Up Emerge: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 45We assess signs of the start of holiday shopping as consumer confidence strengthens. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | November 3, 2023 Premium October 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: Elevated Mortgage Rates Push Housing Sentiment Even LowerWe present insights into the US housing market as of the end of October 2023, covering home sales and prices, housing permits, starts and completions, and more. The latest available data reveal the significant decline in new residential construction starts. Read More
Insight Report | October 31, 2023 Premium October 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Mixed Signals as Retail Heads into HolidayThe monthly Coresight Research Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of October 23, 2023. Read More
Deep Dive | October 31, 2023 Premium Consumers Skeptical About the Economy, But Cautiously Optimistic About Their Own Finances: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 44We assess consumer confidence and financial health as holiday shopping begins. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More