November 2024 Economic Advisor now available to NFFS members
The November 2024 Economic Advisor, published by ITR Economics for NFFS members, is now available. Please note that you must log in to your NFFS account to see this members-only publication.
FEATURED ARTICLE
A Closer Look: The U.S. Economy: Post-Election Economic Outlook
by John Olson, ITR Economics
There is much hubbub following the 2024 election. We have received many questions about the possible economic impacts of proposed policies from the incoming administration and Congress. In brief, it is too soon to say which policies will end up becoming law and what the impacts of those policies will be further along. Read more
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
- ITR's Macroeconomic Outlook
The economy is proving resilient in the face of still-elevated interest rates. The industrial sector continues to plateau alongside business-to-business spending, and consumers are spending more, albeit at a slowing rate... - Make Your Move, a monthly tip for managers
Inflation in the latter half of the 2020s followed by depression in the first six years or so of the 2030s will likely create challenges for investors and businesses... - Investor Update
While the S&P 500 edged down 1.0% in October, the market has seen gains in ten of the last twelve months, which only occurs about 14.4% of the time in the more-than-100-year data history... - ITR Economics' Long Term View
2024 – Retail Growth; Industrial Flat, 2025... - Leading Indicator Snapshot
The U.S. Total Industry Capacity Utilization Rate is generally plateauing with a slight upward bias, which supports our outlook for muted rise in the industrial sector in 2025... - Industry Analysis – Manufacturing
Some manufacturing markets such as electrical equipment and machinery will likely end this year on the back side of the business cycle, while others like metalworking and defense will end 2024 in accelerating growth... - State-by-State Analysis – Employment
Regional trends are weaker than in past quarters as the labor market steadies, but stronger employment gains remain weighted toward states in the Mountain West and Southeast... - Reader's Forum
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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.