April Home Sales Show Mixed Signals
Week of May 19, 2025 in Review Housing showed mixed signals in April, with existing home closings disappointing while new home contracts hit a three year high. Job market data revealed similar contrasts: new unemployment claims remained low, but ongoing claims reached their second highest level since late 2021. Continue reading for more details. Existing […]
Inflation Surprises Analysts, Home Construction Slows
Week of May 12, 2025 in Review Inflation came in lower than anticipated in April, indicating that tariff effects haven’t fully appeared in economic data yet. Meanwhile, home builder confidence has dropped this spring amid economic uncertainty, with construction activity showing a slowdown. Continue reading for these and additional market updates. Annual Consumer Inflation Hits […]
Fed Remains in Wait and See Mode
Week of May 5, 2025 in ReviewThe Federal Reserve maintained its pause on interest rate cuts, taking a cautious “wait and see” approach amid ongoing uncertainty about tariff impacts. Meanwhile, housing markets nationwide continue to show price increases, while job seekers are encountering more difficulties. Read on for these updates and more. Fed Holds Steady […]
Markets Digest Bloom of Fresh Data
Week of April 28, 2025 in Review Economic updates last week revealed that the labor market showed some weakness, first quarter economic growth contracted, the Fed’s preferred inflation measure slowed, and home prices continued their upward trajectory. Here are more details on these key developments. April Jobs Report: Looking Beyond the Headlines April brought a […]
Mixed Results From March Home Sales
Week of April 21, 2025 in Review Home sales showed mixed results for new and existing properties in March, while the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book highlights how trade policy uncertainty is affecting businesses nationwide. Read on for these updates and more. Existing Home Sales Fall Below Expectations March existing home closings disappointed, dropping 5.9% […]
Tariff Uncertainty Impacts Builders and Retailers
Week of April 14, 2025 in ReviewFed Chair Jerome Powell warned of a possible “challenging scenario” on the horizon. Meanwhile, retail sales in March saw a boost from consumers making purchases before tariffs took effect. At the same time, home builders remain cautious amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Read on for these updates and more. Powell […]
Annual Inflation Rate Eases in March
Week of April 7, 2025 in Review While inflation came in lower than anticipated in March, this positive development was overshadowed by ongoing news about trade tariffs. Read on for these updates and more. Consumer Inflation Eases in March Inflation was cooler than expected last month, with both the headline and core Consumer Price Index […]
Tariffs Announced, Labor Data Surprises
Week of March 31, 2025 in Review March saw stronger-than-expected job growth, but the labor sector continues to deliver mixed messages. However, this news was overshadowed by the announcement of reciprocal tariffs. Read on for these updates and more. Global Reciprocal Tariffs Announced Last week, President Trump announced a new 10% “baseline” tariff on imports, […]
Inflation Move a Concern, Home Sales Rebound
Week of March 24, 2025 in Review The Federal Reserve’s key inflation gauge moved in the wrong direction in February, a concerning development. However, signed contracts for new and existing homes rebounded after a sluggish start to the year, and home prices nationwide continued to show solid growth. Read on for these updates and more. […]
Fed Pause Continues, Housing Data Surprises
Week of March 17, 2025 in Review The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, as anticipated, while unveiling its latest economic projections. Meanwhile, existing home sales and housing starts exceeded expectations, even as home builder confidence declined. Read on for these updates and more. Fed Maintains Current Rate, Signals Economic Outlook The Federal Reserve has […]