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“JOLT” Higher for Job Openings

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The latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) showed that job openings rose from 9.5 million in

Lower Job Numbers Closer to Real Picture

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that there were 150,000 jobs created in October versus the

Big Rebound in New Home Sales

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New Home Sales, which measure signed contracts on new homes, rose 12.3% from August to September to a

Inflation Inching Lower

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September’s Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) showed that headline inflation increased by 0.4%,

Jobless Claims Suggest Slowdown in Hiring

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Initial Jobless Claims rose by 10,000 in the latest week, with 210,000 people filing for unemployment

Third Quarter GDP Better Than Expected

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The first reading of third quarter 2023 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) showed that the U.S. economy grew by

What to Look for This Week

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Tuesday brings an update on home price appreciation for August via Case-Shiller and the Federal Housing

Family Hack of the Week

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November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month. These classic Peanut Butter Cookies courtesy of Allrecipes

Pending Home Sales Perk Up in September

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Pending Home Sales rose 1.1% from August to September, much stronger than the 2% decline that was expected,

More Signs of a Fed Rate Hike Pause?

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There has been a growing chorus of Fed members who are inclined to hold rates steady at their next

WARNing Ahead for Jobless Claims?

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Initial Jobless Claims fell by 13,000 in the latest week, with 198,000 people filing for unemployment
Home Builder Confidence “Hammered” by Elevated Rates

Home Builder Confidence “Hammered” by Elevated Rates

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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Housing Market Index fell four points to 40 in October,
Housing Starts Rise but Is a Pullback Ahead?

Housing Starts Rise but Is a Pullback Ahead?

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Housing Starts (which measure the start of construction on homes) rebounded in September after reaching
“Pressing Need” for More Housing Inventory

“Pressing Need” for More Housing Inventory

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Existing Home Sales fell 2% from August to September to a 3.96-million-unit annualized pace, reaching a

Family Hack of the Week

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Who can resist these decadent chocolate cupcakes from Allrecipes, perfect for National Chocolate Cupcake Day