Consumers Pull Back, Wage Growth Trails Inflation, and Automakers Adapt

Podcast: The Auto Market Brief · Cox Automotive

Opublikowano: 2026-08-18

What happens when consumer spending slows, purchasing power comes under pressure, and automakers adjust their strategies to match a changing market? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Erin Keating and Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jeremy Robb break down the latest economic data, including consumer spending, wage growth, inflation, interest rates, and vehicle sales. While some indicators suggest consumers are becoming more cautious, the broader automotive market continues to show resilience amid changing economic conditions. Consumer spending is showing signs of slowing Recent spending data has softened, with retail sales...