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Is the Rise in Wholesale Inflation a Concern?

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The Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures inflation on the wholesale level, increased by 0.7% in August,

What “Fueled” the Rise in Consumer Inflation?

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August’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed that inflation rose 0.6%, with this monthly reading coming

Family Hack of the Week

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September is National Honey Month. This Simple Honey Cake courtesy of Taste of Home is perfect for savoring

What to Look for This Week

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Crucial inflation reports are ahead, starting with August’s Consumer Price Index on Wednesday. Look for

Holiday Impact on Unemployment Filings

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Initial Jobless Claims fell by 13,000 in the latest week, with 216,000 people filing for unemployment

New High in Home Price Appreciation

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Home prices rose 1.5% from June to July per Black Knight’s Home Price Index, which was a big

Is the Fed Planning to Pause Rate Hikes

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There was a parade of Fed speakers last week and there were signs that the Fed may be ready to pause rate

Family Hack of the Week

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This week marks National Cheese Pizza Day on September 5. Impress your family and friends with this homemade

Strong Home Price Growth Continues

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The Case-Shiller Home Price Index, which is considered the “gold standard” for appreciation,

Pending Home Sales Rise for Second Straight Month

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Pending Home Sales rose 0.9% from June to July, which was much stronger than estimates of a 0.6% drop. While

Media Misinterpreting Inflation

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July’s Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) showed that headline inflation increased 0.2%, while the

Private Payrolls Weaker Than Expected

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The ADP Employment Report showed that private payrolls were weaker than forecasted in August, with 177,000

Labor Market Lower and Slower

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that there were 187,000 jobs created in August. While this was

What to Look for This Week

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The markets will be busy ahead of the Labor Day weekend. In housing news, we’ll see an update on home

Tame Unemployment Claims

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Initial Jobless Claims fell by 10,000 in the latest week, as 230,000 people filed for unemployment benefits