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Grain Stocks Wheat in the United States decreased to 0.95 Billion Bushels in the first quarter of 2023 from 1.28 Billion Bushels in the fourth quarter of 2022. Grain Stocks Wheat in the United States averaged 1.52 Billion Bushels from 2012 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 2.53 Billion Bushels in the third quarter of 2016 and a record low of 0.66 Billion Bushels in the second quarter of 2022. United States Quarterly Grain Stocks - Wheat

Grain Stocks Corn in the United States decreased to 7.40 Billion Bushels in the first quarter of 2023 from 10.81 Billion Bushels in the fourth quarter of 2022. Grain Stocks Corn in the United States averaged 6.64 Billion Bushels from 2015 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 12.52 Billion Bushels in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of 1.24 Billion Bushels in the third quarter of 2021. United States Quarterly Grain Stocks - Corn

Grain Stocks Soy in the United States decreased to 1.69 Billion Bushels in the first quarter of 2023 from 3.02 Billion Bushels in the fourth quarter of 2022. Grain Stocks Soy in the United States averaged 1.53 Billion Bushels from 2012 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 3.74 Billion Bushels in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 0.09 Billion Bushels in the third quarter of 2014. United States Quarterly Grain Stocks - Soy

Wages in the United States increased 7.28 percent in February of 2023 over the same month in the previous year. Wage Growth in the United States averaged 6.21 percent from 1960 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 14.79 percent in April of 2021 and a record low of -5.86 percent in March of 2009. In the United States, wage growth refers to the yearly change in wages and salaries disbursements from government, manufacturing and service industries.

Disposable Personal Income in the United States increased to 19707.51 USD Billion in February from 19617.58 USD Billion in January of 2023. Disposable Personal Income in the United States averaged 6066.73 USD Billion from 1959 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 21826.63 USD Billion in March of 2021 and a record low of 351.54 USD Billion in January of 1959. In the US, disposable personal income is the income available to persons for spending or saving. It is equal to personal income less personal current taxes. United States Disposable Personal Income

Household Saving Rate in the United States increased to 4.60 percent in February from 4.40 percent in January of 2023. Personal Savings in the United States averaged 8.91 percent from 1959 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 33.80 percent in April of 2020 and a record low of 2.20 percent in July of 2005. In the United States, Personal Saving Rate correspond to the ratio of personal income saved to personal net disposable income during a certain period of time. United States Personal Savings Rate

MNI Indicators released a report on Friday showing its reading on Chicago-area business activity unexpectedly increased in the month of March. The report said the Chicago business barometer inched up to 43.8 in March from 43.6 in February, although a reading below 50 still indicates a contraction. Economists had expected the index to edge down to 43.4.

Revised data released by the University of Michigan on Friday showed U.S. consumer sentiment deteriorated by more than previously estimated in the month of March. The report said the consumer sentiment index for March was downwardly revised to 62.0 from the preliminary estimate of 63.4. Economists had expected the index to be downwardly revised to 63.2.

Michigan 5 Year Inflation Expectations in the United States remained unchanged at 2.90 percent in March from 2.90 percent in February of 2023. Michigan 5 Year Inflation Expectations in the United States averaged 3.20 percent from 1979 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 9.70 percent in February of 1980 and a record low of 2.20 percent in December of 2019. The Index of Consumer Expectations focuses on three areas: how consumers view prospects for their own financial situation, how they view prospects for the general economy over the near term, and their view of prospects for the economy over the long term. Each monthly survey contains approximately 50 core questions, each of which tracks a different aspect of consumer attitudes and expectations. The samples for the Surveys of Consumers are statistically designed to be representative of all American households, excluding those in Alaska and Hawaii. Each month, a minimum of 500 interviews are conducted by telephone. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations.

Consumer Confidence in the United States decreased to 62 points in March from 67 points in February of 2023. Consumer Confidence in the United States averaged 85.75 points from 1952 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 111.40 points in January of 2000 and a record low of 50 points in June of 2022. The Index of Consumer Expectations focuses on three areas: how consumers view prospects for their own financial situation, how they view prospects for the general economy over the near term, and their view of prospects for the economy over the long term. Each monthly survey contains approximately 50 core questions, each of which tracks a different aspect of consumer attitudes and expectations. The samples for the Surveys of Consumers are statistically designed to be representative of all American households, excluding those in Alaska and Hawaii. Each month, a minimum of 500 interviews are conducted by telephone.

Michigan Inflation Expectations in the United States decreased to 3.60 percent in March from 4.10 percent in February of 2023. Michigan Inflation Expectations in the United States averaged 3.59 percent from 1978 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 10.40 percent in January of 1980 and a record low of 0.40 percent in November of 2001. The Index of Consumer Expectations focuses on three areas: how consumers view prospects for their own financial situation, how they view prospects for the general economy over the near term, and their view of prospects for the economy over the long term. Each monthly survey contains approximately 50 core questions, each of which tracks a different aspect of consumer attitudes and expectations. The samples for the Surveys of Consumers are statistically designed to be representative of all American households, excluding those in Alaska and Hawaii. Each month, a minimum of 500 interviews are conducted by telephone. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Michigan Inflation Expectations.

Michigan Consumer Expectations in the United States decreased to 59.20 points in March from 64.70 points in February of 2023. Michigan Consumer Expectations in the United States averaged 79.16 points from 1952 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 108.60 points in January of 2000 and a record low of 44.20 points in July of 1979. The Index of Consumer Expectations focuses on three areas: how consumers view prospects for their own financial situation, how they view prospects for the general economy over the near term, and their view of prospects for the economy over the long term. Each monthly survey contains approximately 50 core questions, each of which tracks a different aspect of consumer attitudes and expectations. The samples for the Surveys of Consumers are statistically designed to be representative of all American households, excluding those in Alaska and Hawaii. Each month, a minimum of 500 interviews are conducted by telephone. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Michigan Consumer Expectations.

Michigan Current Economic Conditions in the United States decreased to 66.30 points in March from 70.70 points in February of 2023. Michigan Current Economic Conditions in the United States averaged 95.84 points from 1951 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 121.20 points in March of 2018 and a record low of 53.80 points in June of 2022. The Index of Consumer Expectations focuses on three areas: how consumers view prospects for their own financial situation, how they view prospects for the general economy over the near term, and their view of prospects for the economy over the long term. Each monthly survey contains approximately 50 core questions, each of which tracks a different aspect of consumer attitudes and expectations. The samples for the Surveys of Consumers are statistically designed to be representative of all American households, excluding those in Alaska and Hawaii. Each month, a minimum of 500 interviews are conducted by telephone. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Michigan Current Economic Conditions.

Chicago PMI in the United States increased to 43.80 points in March from 43.60 points in February of 2023. Chicago PMI in the United States averaged 54.79 points from 1967 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 81 points in November of 1973 and a record low of 20.70 points in June of 1980. The Chicago PMI (ISM-Chicago Business Barometer) measures the performance of the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sector in the Chicago region. The Index is computed from five weighted raw indexes: Production (0.25), New Orders (0.35), Order Backlog (0.15), Employment (0.10), and Supplier Deliveries (0.15) and then seasonally adjusted to support month-to-month comparisons. A reading above 50 indicates an expansion; below 50 represents a contraction; while 50 indicates no change. Chicago PMI is released one day before the ISM Manufacturing Index.

Core consumer price growth in the U.S. unexpectedly slowed in the month of February, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Friday. The report said core consumer prices, which exclude food and energy prices, jumped 4.6 percent year-over-year in February.

Germany's unemployment unexpectedly increased in March and retail sales logged a surprise fall, adding evidence to the view that the biggest euro area economy landed in a technical recession in the first quarter. The Federal Employment Agency reported Friday that the jobless rate rose to 5.6 percent in March. The rate was forecast to remain unchanged at 5.5 percent.

Personal Spending in the United States increased 0.20 percent in February of 2023 over the previous month. Personal Spending in the United States averaged 0.54 percent from 1959 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 8.70 percent in May of 2020 and a record low of -12.50 percent in April of 2020. Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) is the primary measure of consumer spending on goods and services in the U.S. economy. 1 It accounts for about two-thirds of domestic final spending, and thus it is the primary engine that drives future economic growth. PCE shows how much of the income earned by households is being spent on current consumption as opposed to how much is being saved for future consumption. PCE also provides a comprehensive measure of types of goods and services that are purchased by households. Thus, for example, it shows the portion of spending that is accounted for by discretionary items, such as motor vehicles, or the adjustments that consumers make to changes in prices, such as a sharp run-up in gasoline prices.

PCE Price Index Annual Change in the United States decreased to 5 percent in February from 5.30 percent in January of 2023. PCE Price Index Annual Change in the United States averaged 3.30 percent from 1960 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 11.59 percent in March of 1980 and a record low of -1.47 percent in July of 2009. In the United States, the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index provides a measure of the prices paid for domestic purchases of goods and services. While the Consumer Price Index assumes a fixed basket of goods and uses expenditure weights that do not change over time for several years, the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index uses a chain index and resorts on expenditure data from the current period and the preceding period (known as Fisher Price Index). This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States PCE Price Index Annual Change.

Core PCE Price Index Annual Change in the United States increased to 4.70 percent in January from 4.42 percent in December of 2022. Core PCE Price Index Annual Change in the United States averaged 3.23 percent from 1960 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 10.22 percent in February of 1975 and a record low of 0.63 percent in July of 2009. In the United States, the Core Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index provides a measure of the prices paid by people for domestic purchases of goods and services, excluding the prices of food and energy. The core PCE is the Fed's preferred inflation measure. The central bank has a 2 percent target. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Core Pce Price Index Annual Change.

Core PCE Price Index MoM in the United States decreased to 0.30 percent in February from 0.50 percent in January of 2023. Core PCE Price Index MoM in the United States averaged 0.26 percent from 1959 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 1 percent in May of 1974 and a record low of -0.60 percent in September of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Core Pce Price Index MoM.

PCE Price Index Monthly Change in the United States increased to 0.60 percent in January from 0.20 percent in December of 2022. PCE Price Index Monthly Change in the United States averaged 0.27 percent from 1959 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 1.20 percent in February of 1974 and a record low of -1.20 percent in November of 2008. In the United States, the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index provides a measure of the prices paid for domestic purchases of goods and services. While the Consumer Price Index assumes a fixed basket of goods and uses expenditure weights that do not change over time for several years, the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index uses a chain index and resorts on expenditure data from the current period and the preceding period (known as Fisher Price Index). This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States PCE Price Index Monthly Change.

Personal Income in the United States increased 0.30 percent in February of 2023 over the previous month. Personal Income in the United States averaged 0.53 percent from 1959 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 20.70 percent in March of 2021 and a record low of -13.10 percent in April of 2021. Personal Income refers to the income that persons receive in return for their provision of labor, land, and capital used in current production, plus current transfer receipts less contributions for government social insurance.

Eurozone inflation eased more than expected to the lowest level in more than a year in March driven by the fall in energy prices but the core figure edged up to a new record to keep the pressure on the European Central Bank to tighten its policy further. Consumer prices advanced 6.9 percent on a yearly basis in March, slower than the 8.5 percent rise in February, flash estimate published by Eur

The United Kingdom recorded a Current Account deficit of 3.80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2022. Current Account to GDP in the United Kingdom averaged -1.21 percent of GDP from 1948 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 2.70 percent of GDP in 1950 and a record low of -5.50 percent of GDP in 2016. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. United Kingdom Current Account to GDP

UK house prices declined at the fastest pace since mid-2009 amid rising interest rates and high inflation dampening housing affordability, the Nationwide Building Society reported Friday. The annual fall in house prices deepened to 3.1 percent in March from 1.1 percent in February. This was the biggest annual decline since July 2009. Prices were forecast to drop 2.2 percent.