Is the change in gas prices affecting driving habits? Vehicle Miles Traveled in Jun 2026 at 278 billions of miles, up 1019 million miles from prior month #econsky

The Kansas City Financial Stress index in Jul 2026 at -0.85, down -0.1 from prior month. Positive values indicate #stress above the long-run average, while negative values signify below-average stress #econsky

Brent Crude oil prices for the month of Aug 2026 averaged $88.9 per barrel. Relative to the prior month, that's down $-8.05 per barrel #oil #brent #econsky

Visualizing currency movements of key US trading partners since the start of the post-pandemic monetary tightening cycle. All currencies indexed to 100 on March 16 (date of the first Fed rate hike); latest data point is 31 Jul #fx #econsky

Uncertainty Update: VIX at 16.5; 7-day average of the Economic Policy Uncertainty Index at 303.8, up 38.6 from the prior week #vix #MarketVolatility #econsky https://tinyurl.com/3bvx9f5m

The Chicago Fed Financial Conditions Index in Jul 2026 came in at -0.53, up from -0.53 the prior month.Negative values indicate financial conditions that are looser than average. #econsky

Today's #ADP data suggests an increase in private sector #employment of 29000K jobs, up from 24000K in Jun 2026. Note that historically the ADP report is not overly accurate in predicting the #payroll number. #econsky

On 31 Jul the Nominal Emerging Market USD Index stood at 128.3405. Relative to a month ago, this is approx. a decrease of -0.8%. Relative to a year ago, USD is about -3.32% lower. The index is weighted against a broad subset of emerging market currencies #exchangerates #econsky

Banking and Finance Job Postings on Indeed in the United States at 105.6of the pre-pandemic baseline of 100% #econsky #indeed

7-day weighted av. for Diesel currently at $5.35, up 3.5 cents from last week. Diesel engines in trucks, trains, boats, and barges transport nearly all products people consume. Relative to 12 months ago, this is a $1.55 increase. #econsky

7-day weighted av. price for gas currently at $4.21, down -1.7 cents from last week. Relative to 12 months ago, this is a 95 cent increase. #econsky

The rate of job openings in Jun 2026 came in at 4.4%, down from 4.5% in May 2026. JOLTS defines Job Openings as all positions that are open (not filled) on the last business day of the month. #jolts #econsky

The hire rate for Jun 2026 at 3.4%, up from 3.3% in the prior month. JOLTS defines Hires as all additions to the payroll during the month #jolts #econsky

JOLTS update: The quits rate for Jun 2026 came in at 2%, down by 0p.p. from prior month. Job quits measure voluntary separations by employees (retirements are reported as other separations) #jolts #econsky

Today's JOLTS update suggest that 3.2M people quit their job in Jun 2026, up from 3.2in the prior month. Quits are voluntary separations initiated by the employee, and can proxy willingness or ability to leave jobs. #JOLTS #econsky

Manufacturers' New Orders for Durable Goods rose by 0.47% in Jun 2026; for Nondurable Goods new orders declined by -1.19% #econsky

Banking and Finance Job Postings on Indeed in the United States at 106.6of the pre-pandemic baseline of 100% #econsky #indeed

How will dramatically lower energy consumption affect relative pricing of crypto currencies? Since the 'merge' on Sept. 15, 20222 Ethereum has gained approx. 26.24% in value, while Bitcoin has gained approx. 222.5% #crypto #econsky

Jun 2026 exports were $314.7B, down $-2.9B from the prior month. Imports were $388B, down $-7.3B. #econsky

US Trade Balance for Jun 2026 came in at $-73.3B. In May 2026 the trade balance stood at -77.6B. Narrower trade deficits are a lift for GDP growth #econsky

Update on lending standards for Commercial Real Estate Loans in Q3. Changes in lending standards proxy changes in development and construction activity going forward. #SLOOS #econsky

From the Senior Loan Officers Survey: Changes in lending standards for Commercial and Industrial loans in Q3; keep an eye on spread of loan rates over Banks' funding costs #SLOOS #econsky

On 31 July the Nominal Broad U.S. Dollar Index stood at 119.7034. Relative to a month ago, this is approx. a decrease of -0.98%. Relative to a year ago, USD is about -1.24% lower. The index is weighted against a broad group of trading partners #exchangerate #usd #econsky

Need $$$? The Senior Loan Officers Survey detailes changes in banks' lending standards in Q3 for auto loans, credit card loans, and consumer loans #SLOOS #econsky

Total Construction spending for Jun 2026 came in at $2.17B. Relative to prior month, this is an decrease by -0.1%. In May 2026, construction spending grew by0% #construction #gdp #econsky

Total Assets for all Commercial Banks have decreased from 25700.0619 last week to 25673.4115 on 22 July. Relative to a year ago, this represents an increase of about 4.67%. Evolution of the main asset categories shown in the chart below #commercialbanks #assets #econsky

High-frequency labor market update: On 25 November postings on job site Indeed were 49.3% above their pre-pandemic level. New job postings, defined as on Indeed for seven days or less, are 56.6% above their pre-pandemic level #jobs @indeed #econsky

Corporate Bond Market Update: Using data as of 31 July, Moody's Seasoned Aaa Corporate Bond Yield for bonds with 20+ years maturity is at 5.96% for the AAA (up 0.09p.p. from the prior week). The BAA is at 6.38%. #econsky

Transportation indices are volatile, but can serve as leading indicator. In May 2026 the Passenger Transportation Services Index stood at 136.7; the Freight Transportation Index stood at 127 in May 2026 #econsky Details: https://rb.gy/ws6csr

The Truck Tonnage Index fell by -2.06% in May 2026. Trucking is a barometer of the U.S. economy, representing over 70% of tonnage carried (incl. manufactured and retail goods). The index is dominated by contract freight with minimal amounts of spot market loads #econsky