This post is a follow-up on the idea that cyclicals (durable goods and housing) tell us that a recession is underway.

GDP Contributions from BEA chart by Mish

Every recession since 1952 had significant declines in cyclicals defined as durable goods and residential construction. 

I left off the Covid recession because it dwarfs everything else. 

These charts are an expansion of the idea presented by Eric Basmajian at EPB Research. 
 

Contributions to GDP SAAR

GDP Contributions from BEA chart by Mish

It's durable goods more than residential construction that appears to be the driver. 

But it's housing that drives durable goods, and existing home sales for more than new home sales.
 

Personal Consumption Expenditures

PCE Components, chart by Mish

Services, durable goods, and nondurable goods are subcomponents of PCE. It's that bottom green durables line that is the driver of recessions and expansions. 

Autos and parts are about a third (734 billion) of durable goods. That data is quarterly or I would have plotted it.
 

Cyclical Components of GDP, the Most Important Chart in Macro

For more on cyclical components including a video by Basmajian, please see Cyclical Components of GDP, the Most Important Chart in Macro
 

Housing Bust Underway

Basmajian's theme ties in with the housing bust now underway.

For discussion please see Expect Huge Negative Revisions to New Home Sales as Sales Crash and Orders Cancelled

Also note Existing Home Sales Skid Another 3.4 Percent in May, Down Fourth Month

No one can say what the future cyclical contributions will be, but they rate to be damn ugly. 

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