Pollack: Uninterrupted recovery slows – The Monday Morning Quarterback

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ELLIOTT D. POLLACK

& Company

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 11th, 2019

The Monday Morning Quarterback

A quick analysis of important economic data released over the last week

The limited amount of data that was released this week continues to illustrate an uninterrupted economic recovery but at a slower pace.  Forecasts are moderating to lower levels of growth, but still expect a growing economy for both this year and next. The manufacturing sector also mirrors this trend of continued expansion but at a more modest rate of growth.

Locally, in the single family market, listings are up slightly and resales are down significantly on a month over month and year over year basis.  However, pricing is still increasing, both overall and on a sales per square foot basis.  Across Greater Phoenix, average sales per square foot has surpassed $160/SF. Affordability issues will continue to dominate the discussion for the foreseeable future.

U.S. Snapshot:

  • Blue Chip Economic Indicators dropped the GDP growth rate by 0.1 % for 2019 and 2020. The 2019 decreased from 2.6% to 2.5% and from 1.9% to 1.8% for 2020.
  • Manufacturers’ new orders decreased 0.6% in November but remained 4.1% above a year ago. Inventories were down 0.1% from October but up 4.2% compared to a year ago.

  • ISM’s non-manufacturing index continues to expand. The January level decreased from 58.0 in December to 56.7.
  • U.S. consumer credit increased $16.5 billion from November and 4.7% from a year ago.  The growth continues to be primarily in non-revolving credit ($14.9 billion in car loans and student loans). Non-revolving credit (credit cards) grew by $1.7 billion.
  • U.S. motor vehicle sales were estimated at 16.5 million in January (on a seasonally adjusted annual rate). The January rate decreased 5.1% from December and 1.9% from a year ago.

Arizona Snapshot:

  • According to the Cromford Report, the January active listings (21,528) increased 2.5% from a year ago. Resales decreased 15.5% from December and 11.9% from a year ago.

 

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