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GARDNER INTELLIGENCE
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Disposable Income Growing, but for How Long?
In June, real disposable income was $16,028 billion, which was 8.1% more than one year ago. The extreme month-over-month rate of growth in disposable income is a direct result of government payments to individuals.
July Business Index Reports Third Consecutive Month of Slowing Contraction
The Gardner Business Index reported its third month of slowing contraction in July.
Housing Permits Grow Nearly 12% in June
Permits filed in June were up 11.7% compared with one year ago, returning to double-digit growth after two months of contraction.
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June 2020 A Strong Month for Machine Tool Orders
The month-over-month rate of contraction in machine tool unit and dollar orders slowed sharply in June. The annual rate of contraction may be near or at a bottom.
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Durable Goods Contraction Near Turn Upward
New orders for real durable goods totaled $225,331 million in June. This was more 25-40% more than April and May when many states closed their economy.
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Consumer Durable Goods Spending Reaches All-Time High
The month-over-month rate of growth for durable goods spending was 11.7%, which was the fastest rate of growth since July 2005.
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