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Shutdown Delays Data, Job Growth Stalls

October 6, 2025
Private sector job losses in September take on added importance with the official government report delayed by the shutdown. In housing, contract signings rose in August as lower rates sparked demand.
John Smith
5 min read

Inflation Steady, Home Sales Show Momentum

September 29, 2025
The Fed’s go-to inflation gauge came in as expected, jobless claims highlight ongoing hurdles for workers, and home sales are beginning to reflect the recent dip in mortgage rates.
John Smith
5 min read

Fed Cuts Rates, Home Construction Cools

September 22, 2025
The Fed made its first rate cut of the year amid rising concerns about the job market. Meanwhile, homebuilders remain cautiously optimistic about the future, even as new construction activity slowed.
John Smith
5 min read

Job Market Slows, Inflation Meets Estimates

September 15, 2025
There’s growing evidence that the job market is cooling, while inflation holds near expectations and home price forecasts remain optimistic.
John Smith
5 min read

Soft Labor Data Boosts Rate Cut Odds

September 8, 2025
Jobs week revealed more signs of a cooling labor market, strengthening the case for a Fed rate cut at its upcoming meeting on September 17.
John Smith
5 min read

Inflation Meets Estimates, Rate Cut Still Likely

September 2, 2025
The latest inflation data leaves the door open for a rate cut at the Fed’s upcoming meeting. Meanwhile, signed contracts for new and existing homes dipped slightly from June to July. Home prices are still up compared to last year, though growth is slowing.
John Smith
5 min read

Fed's Powell Signals Rate Cut Ahead

August 25, 2025
Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled that a rate cut could be on the horizon. In housing news, both existing home sales and housing starts exceeded expectations, though builder sentiment remains low amid ongoing market uncertainty.
John Smith
5 min read

Inflation Rises, Consumers Still Spending

August 18, 2025
Consumer and wholesale inflation rose, retail sales showed strength, and unemployment claims remain little changed.
John Smith
5 min read

Annual Home Prices Rise, Jobless Claims Climb

August 11, 2025
Annual home prices continue to move higher, while unemployment claims show a concerning trend – two important updates in an otherwise quiet week.
John Smith
5 min read

Fed, Jobs and Inflation In Focus

August 4, 2025
From the Fed’s latest meeting to new data on inflation, jobs, the economy and home prices, last week was full of important updates.
John Smith
5 min read

Home Sales Stay Sluggish in June

July 28, 2025
Existing home sales dropped more than expected in June, while new home sales rose slightly but stayed below forecasts. Meanwhile, unemployment claims highlight ongoing challenges in the job market.
John Smith
5 min read

Consumer Inflation Rises, Tariff Impact Muted

July 21, 2025
Tariffs had less impact on inflation than expected, home builder confidence stayed low, and single-family construction slowed despite a bump in overall activity.
John Smith
5 min read

Fed Members Split on Rate Cuts

July 14, 2025
The Fed’s June meeting minutes revealed differing opinions on the future path for rate cuts. Additionally, the latest data on home prices and unemployment claims offer crucial clues about the housing and job markets.
John Smith
5 min read