THE LULU INDEX

2024 U.S. Macroeconomic Year in Review

A robust snapshot of factors influencing the U.S. economy and financial markets.


The LuLu Index: U.S. Macroeconomic Year in Review report provides essential insights for financial institutions into the economy’s performance in 2024. This report, created by LuLu Pulse, Zest AI’s generative AI lending intelligence companion, covers key areas such as GDP growth, labor market trends, inflation, interest rates, and the health of the banking system. 

    What you’ll discover:

    • Economic growth trends: A breakdown of how the U.S. economy experienced steady GDP growth throughout 2024. 
    • Labor market dynamics: Review employment gains, unemployment fluctuations, and what they reveal about economic resilience.
    • Insights into consumer income: View the discrepancy between nominal personal income versus real income when adjusted for inflation. 
    • Banking system health: Examine charge-off and delinquency rates across loan categories to gauge underlying credit risk conditions. 
    • Overview of market performance: View the S&P 500, NASDAQ Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average throughout the year.

    LuLu Pulse

    LuLu Pulse has access to regularly updated FRED macroeconomic data that allows financial institutions instant, simple access to the data they need to operate an agile lending business. 

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