The December 2023 NFFS Economic Advisor is now available for NFFS members:
NOTE for NFFS members: Beginning in January 2024, we will once again send the monthly Economic Advisor directly to NFFS members in a dedicated e-mail as soon as the publication has been released. This e-mail will go only to members and as a result will not require you to log in to gain access. However, we will also continue to include this summary article in The Crucible in the week following the initial publication.
In this issue:
- Macroeconomic Outlook: "As 2023 comes to a close, the U.S. economy is showing signs of slowing...”
- Leading Indicator Snapshot: "General ascent in the ITR Leading Indicator™ stalled in November, suggesting the upcoming recovery could be choppy and sluggish for the industrial sector..."
- Manufacturing Industry Analysis: "Annual U.S. Total Manufacturing Production was 0.7% below the year-ago level in November..."
- A Closer Look: The U.S. Economy: Recession Status – Loading... : "As 2023 wraps up, there still seems to be quite a bit of debate on whether a recession is going to show up this cycle or not, with the soft-landing chorus seemingly growing louder. To be clear..."
- And more!
The NFFS Economic Advisor provides economic data that is sourced and compiled on a monthly basis by ITR Economics for members of NFFS. It provides leading indicator trend data and relevant economic news to assist foundries with their internal economic analyses and business planning.