TSLA400.62011.72%
GM81.3203.27%
F12.8700.43%
RIVN17.2300.34%
CYD43.2600.9381%
HMC25.0000.64%
TM217.2004.34%
CVNA387.50025.26%
PAG161.3205.3%
LAD283.0408.17%
AN207.9909.7%
GPI349.94014.46%
ABG211.4407.35%
SAH70.7003.33%
TSLA400.62011.72%
GM81.3203.27%
F12.8700.43%
RIVN17.2300.34%
CYD43.2600.9381%
HMC25.0000.64%
TM217.2004.34%
CVNA387.50025.26%
PAG161.3205.3%
LAD283.0408.17%
AN207.9909.7%
GPI349.94014.46%
ABG211.4407.35%
SAH70.7003.33%
TSLA400.62011.72%
GM81.3203.27%
F12.8700.43%
RIVN17.2300.34%
CYD43.2600.9381%
HMC25.0000.64%
TM217.2004.34%
CVNA387.50025.26%
PAG161.3205.3%
LAD283.0408.17%
AN207.9909.7%
GPI349.94014.46%
ABG211.4407.35%
SAH70.7003.33%


interest rates

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation, war

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation, war, and labor uncertainty

- March 19, 2026
On the Dash: Current interest rates (3.5%-3.75%) are expected to remain stable in the near term, allowing dealers to plan borrowing and inventory financing with relative certainty. Inflation pressures and...
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auto market

Erik Kibler on the economic trends shaping the 2026 auto market

- February 12, 2026
The auto market is navigating a period of uncertainty, from rising vehicle prices to shifting buyer behavior and evolving EV trends. Dealers and consumers alike are trying to make sense...
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Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve lowers rates to 3.5–3.75%, limits relief for car buyers

- December 10, 2025
On the Dash: The Fed’s 0.25% rate cut is unlikely to meaningfully lower monthly payments for new or used vehicle buyers. Dealership financing remains constrained, though future rate cuts in...
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The Federal Reserve on Wednesday approved a widely anticipated quarter-point cut to its benchmark overnight lending rate.

Fed cuts rates, signals two more before year-end

- September 18, 2025
On the Dash: The Fed cut its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.00%-4.25% and signaled two more cuts before year-end. Weakening labor market conditions, rather than inflation, are...
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On Friday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated the possibility of interest rate cuts in the coming months.

Fed Chair Powell hints at possible rate cuts as risks persist

- August 25, 2025
On the Dash: The Fed chair signaled that interest rate reductions could occur in the coming months, but emphasized that decisions will be data-driven and cautious. Powell noted tariffs are...
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The Federal Reserve voted to hold its benchmark interest rate steady for the fifth time this year, keeping it in the range of 4.25% to 4.50%.

Fed holds rates steady as auto financing improves for top-tier buyers

- July 31, 2025
The Federal Reserve voted to hold its benchmark interest rate steady for the fifth time this year, keeping it in the range of 4.25% to 4.50%, despite growing political pressure...
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The Fed announced that it is keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at around 4.3% while raising its inflation forecast.

Fed holds rates steady, warns inflation may rise due to tariffs

- March 20, 2025
The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it is to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at around 4.3% while raising its inflation forecast and lowering its economic growth outlook,...
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The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as concerns about President Trump's policy changes and inflation persist.

Feds hold interest rates steady amid uncertainty around inflation, Trump’s policy changes

- January 30, 2025
The Federal Reserve has opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25% to 4.5% yesterday, pausing after a series of rate cuts that began in September 2024. Over...
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Interest rate impact on dealership P&L more profound than easing consumer payment burden

- December 3, 2024
The Federal Reserve’s 50 basis point rate cut in September was the first since March 2020 — and prior to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, a half-point easing had...
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Federal Reserve rate cuts may entire buyers back into showrooms.

Fed’s interest rate cuts could revive buyer interest

- November 7, 2024
The Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% cut to its benchmark interest rates, bringing the target range to 4.5-4.75%. This marks the second interest rate cut this year, with the first...
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