The latest inflation readings keep the Fed on track to cut rates at their meeting this week, while an important survey sheds light on expectations for home prices.

A full week of jobs data showed that the labor sector continues to slow, while another appreciation report revealed that national home values are still rising.

The latest inflation readings keep the Fed on track for a rate cut in September, while home prices continue to appreciate nationwide.

The Fed signaled rate cuts are ahead while New Home Sales surprised to the upside.

Inflation made important progress lower in July while homebuilder confidence and new construction slowed.

The latest home price indexes showed that wealth creation opportunities remain in homeownership. Plus, there were more signs that the labor sector is slowing.

The Fed held rates steady but hinted that the time for a cut may be approaching. Plus, there were more signs that the labor sector is weakening while home prices hit a new high.

The Fed’s preferred inflation measure, annual Core PCE, remained at a three-year low while home sales were subdued in June. Plus, economic growth in the second quarter surprised to the upside.

Home builder sentiment remains below a key threshold while there was an important caveat to the rise in construction projects last month. Plus, more signs are signaling a slowdown in economic activity.

Consumer inflation cooled in June, while wholesale inflation surprised to the upside. Plus, Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged that elevated inflation isn’t the only risk to our economy.

There are more signs that the labor sector is softening, as job growth eased in June and the uptick in the Unemployment Rate triggered an important recession indicator. Meanwhile, home prices continue to rise nationwide.

Both inflation and new home sales moved lower in May. Meanwhile, home prices hit another all-time high.

Both sales of existing homes and new construction were lower in May.

The Fed once again held rates steady, while tamer than expected consumer and wholesale inflation for May was a welcome sign.

Despite stronger than expected job growth in May, there are some signs that the labor market is softening. Plus, appreciating home values show the opportunity that remains in homeownership.

Progress towards the Fed’s 2% inflation target remains stalled while signed contracts on existing homes fell in April. Meanwhile, home prices continue to hit new highs this year.