Week of January 23, 2023 Recent housing data brought some better than expected news, while wholesale inflation cooled in December. The contraction in manufacturing continued this month. Here are the details: Sales of Existing Homes Higher Than Expectations Two Sides to Housing Starts Data Is the Uptick in Builder Confidence a Turning Point for Housing? […]
Week of January 17, 2023 Consumer inflation continued to cool in December, but there were also more signs of an economic slowdown. Here are last week’s key headlines: Consumer Inflation Continues to Ease Inflation Remains Top Problem for Many Small Businesses Seasonal Factors Likely Impacted Latest Jobless Claims Services Sector Shows Signs of Slowdown […]
Week of January 2, 2023 in Review The new year kicked off with crucial labor market data, an update on home prices and a warning from the International Monetary Fund: Slower Wage Growth Data Boosts Bonds Stronger Than Expected Private Sector Job Growth in December Jobless Claims Decline But Holidays Likely Skewed Data Home Prices […]
Buying a house is an exciting and sometimes scary process. After all, you’re making one of the biggest purchases of your life! Before you start house hunting, it’s important to know the factors that will determine what mortgage you can afford. Here are 5 key aspects to consider when figuring out the answer to this […]