Last week’s economic reporting included readings on inflation, retail sales, and consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on average mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.
Inflation Rate Slows as Retail Sales Increase
Inflation rose 0.20 percent in September, ...
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Last week’s economic news included readings from Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, along with data on new and pending home sales. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new and continuing jobless claims were also published.
Case-Shiller: Home ...
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Last week’s scheduled economic news included readings on consumer credit, job openings, jobless claims, and mortgage rates.
Consumer Borrowing Declined at Slower Pace in May
According to Federal Reserve data, consumer borrowing fell at a slower annual ...
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Last week’s economic reports included readings from Case-Shiller Housing Market Indices, pending home sales, and inflation. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.
Case-Shiller: February Home Price Data Positive Before Coronavirus Impact
February data on home prices showed rising home prices; the ...
Continue Reading →Last week’s scheduled economic news included readings on sales of new and previously-owned homes and consumer confidence. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.
COVID-19 Requirements Impact Home Sales
Widespread state and local requirements for sheltering at home ...
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Last week’s economic reports were limited due to closures connected with coronavirus regulations. The Federal Reserve did not issue minutes for the most recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting as the meeting was canceled.
Inflation readings ...
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Scheduled monthly readings were released for new home sales and consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.
New Home Sales Beat Expectations in February
Sales of new homes dropped 4.40 percent in February after reaching a 13-year high in January. 765,000 new homes were sold on a seasonally-adjusted annual basis, ...
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