Charts The Financial Bureau has compiled data that highlights interesting trends and shifts in the economy. Durable foods were especially prone to the adverse effects brought about by COVID. Major shift occurred in the summer months Entertainment and travel took the biggest hits Emerging divergence between college tuition/fees and perceived value. 2009 was a historic low. Worldwide housing boom. 3.55% YOY average wage growth, but inflation is outfacing. The shift from manufacturing to services is palpable. Regression to the mean of yield spreads Narrowing expectations for manageable CPI data. Immense capital flight to liquidity and safer assets Noticeable decelerating correlation A recent divergence due to pandemic.