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Signs of Turbulence in the Labor Sector

March 10, 2025
Turbulence is building in the labor market, while recent reports show that homeownership remains a solid investment opportunity.
John Smith
5 min read

Inflation Meets Estimates, Home Sales Stall

March 3, 2025
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge aligned with projections in January. Meanwhile, home sales stagnated to begin the year, even as prices maintained an upward trajectory across much of the country.
John Smith
5 min read

Existing Home Sales, New Construction Slow

February 24, 2025
Sales of existing homes declined in January but are projected to increase throughout the year. Meanwhile, concerns over tariffs have led home builders to adopt a more cautious stance.
John Smith
5 min read

Inflation Above Estimates, Retail Sales Plummet

February 18, 2025
Inflation began the year hotter than anticipated, while Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the Fed is not “in a hurry” to implement further rate cuts.
John Smith
5 min read

Strengths and Weaknesses in Labor Sector

February 10, 2025
Labor sector reports indicated a mix of strengths and weaknesses, while annual home appreciation continues to show solid performance nationwide.
John Smith
5 min read

Fed Presses Pause on Rate Cuts

February 3, 2025
The Fed held rates steady, inflation aligned with projections, and low existing home inventory boosted signed contracts for new homes.
John Smith
5 min read

Existing Home Sales Hit 10-Month High

January 27, 2025
December’s Existing Home Sales hit their highest level since February, while real-time rental data could bode well for future inflation readings.
John Smith
5 min read

Favorable Inflation Data Contributed to Bond Rally

January 21, 2025
Favorable inflation data contributed to a rally in the bond market, while new construction in December was driven by a surge in multifamily projects.
John Smith
5 min read

December Brought Big Upside Jobs Surprise

January 13, 2025
Despite December’s strong headline job gains, which were well above forecasts, there are signs of weakness elsewhere in the labor sector. Home prices also continue to appreciate on an annual basis.
John Smith
5 min read

Pending Home Sales and Home Prices Rise

January 6, 2025
There were updates on Pending Home Sales, home price appreciation and unemployment claims during an otherwise quiet week where the markets were closed on Wednesday for New Year’s Day.
John Smith
5 min read

New Home Sales Rebounded in November

December 30, 2024
Data on new home sales and jobless claims highlighted a quiet week where the markets were closed on Wednesday for Christmas.
John Smith
5 min read

Fed Rate Cut, Inflation and Home Sales

December 23, 2024
The Fed cut rates, though they pared back their forecasts for additional cuts next year. Inflation was cooler than forecasted, while existing home sales moved higher and builders feel more optimistic about sales next year.
John Smith
5 min read

Annual Inflation Readings Accelerate

December 16, 2024
Consumer and wholesale inflation moved higher in November, while the latest unemployment filings also surprised to the upside.
John Smith
5 min read