U.S. Real Potential GDP

U.S. Real Potential GDP U.S. real potential GDP growth is expected to fall to 1.5% from 1.7% today, due to ageing population. Image: Deutsche Bank

U.S. Output Gap (% of Potential GDP)

U.S. Output Gap (% of Potential GDP) Will the Fed take action to prevent the U.S. economy from overheating? Image: BofA Global Research

Why Potential GDP Has Been Cut in Half Since the 1950’s?

Why Potential GDP Has Been Cut in Half Since the 1950’s? The main reason is a lower productivity than previous business cycles, due to: – lower population growth – the service sector is growing faster than the industry sector – lower quality jobs in the service sector have a lower productivity than in the industrial…

U.S. Business Cycle: Actual vs. Potential U.S. Real GDP

U.S. Business Cycle: Actual vs. Potential U.S. Real GDP The mature phase of the U.S. business cycle began 2 years ago. If inflation remains stable and the Fed avoids restrictive monetary policy, then the risk of recession is reduced. Image: NBF Economics and Strategy

Temporary Help Services Jobs vs. Real GDP and U.S. Recessions

Temporary Help Services Jobs vs. Real GDP and U.S. Recessions Temporary Help Services Jobs stand at -5.01% YoY in November. The relationship between Temporary Help Services jobs and the macroeconomy is complex. Declines in Temporary Help Services Jobs are often considered a leading indicator of a potential recession (red line at -3.5%), but they do…

U.S. Debt Held by Public as Share of GDP

U.S. Debt Held by Public as Share of GDP The anticipated increase in the U.S. federal debt by 2030 could potentially harm the economy, leading to higher interest payments, constrained resources, and potential limitations on growth and government responsiveness. Image: Deutsche Bank