US used vehicle prices rose in January | Forexlive
- Prices rose 2.5% m/m seasonally adjusted
- Prices rose 1.5% m/m non-seasonally adjusted
- Prices down 12.8% y/y
- Volumes up 5% year over year
- 44 days supply vs 56 at the end of December
This isn’t the kind of thing the Fed wants to see. It’s a small kink but shows that falling interest rates could quickly spur new spending. Keep an eye on next months’ number to judge whether it’s a blip or a resurgence.