The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #13

Why credit availability is an important economic indicator:
Lender willingness to finance consumers has reached its highest level in years. This episode explores what that says about market confidence and why credit conditions can influence affordability and vehicle demand.

How better-than-expected inflation data is shaping the outlook:
This episode covers June inflation data, which came in lower than expected, with headline CPI improving and several automotive-related cost pressures moving in the right direction.

What inventory levels reveal about today’s market:
Stable overall inventory levels are largely attributed to inventory discipline among top-selling automakers, with affordability challenges being increasingly driven by broader household finances rather than vehicle pricing alone.

The episode also covers wholesale vehicle value trends, growing EV supply in the used market, labor developments involving Hyundai and the UAW, changes in lending policy discussions, and other industry developments that could influence the market in the months ahead.