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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS New Motor Vehicle Sales fell to 135.5K in January 2025
FMPMonthlyReleased February 2025
US New Motor Vehicle Sales fell to 135.5K in January 2025, released February 2025, down 26K from December's 161.5K reading. The reading missed the 153K consensus by 17.5K.
Latest Release
135.500000
Actual
153.000000
Consensus
161.500000
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Bullish Stocks | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Bearish Gold | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
New Motor Vehicle Sales (United States) was reported at 136 thousand in January 2025. This missed the market consensus of 153 thousand by 18 thousand. The reading fell from the previous value of 162 thousand.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate (Jun 17) and Retail Sales MoM (Jun 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update February 2025.
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New Motor Vehicle Sales - US
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About New Motor Vehicle Sales — United States
DEFINITION
New Motor Vehicle Sales is a key financial indicator that measures the total number of new cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles sold by dealerships and manufacturers. This indicator is closely monitored by economists, investors, and businesses as it provides valuable insights into consumer spending, economic growth, and the overall health of the automotive industry. Changes in new motor vehicle sales can also impact other sectors, such as manufacturing and retail, making it a crucial metric for assessing the state of the economy.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT'S NEXT
This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.