Import and Export Prices (May 2020)
- Import Prices month/month 1.0%. Previous was -2.6%
- Export Prices month/month 0.5%. Previous was -3.3%
- Import Prices year/year -6.0%. Previous was -6.8%
- Export Prices year/year -6.0%. Previous was -7.0%
The increase in Import Prices was almost entirely due to increased oil prices.
Source: BLS Details: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ximpim.pdf
Consumer Sentiment (June 2020)
- Consumer Sentiment 78.9. Previous was 72.3
This survey index measures consumer stated intention to spend over the next few months.
Source: University of Michigan Consumer Survey Center
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