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Will Cracks in the Banking System Impact Further Fed Rate Hikes?

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The markets were especially volatile last week as turbulence in the banking sector was seen here in the U.S.

Wholesale Inflation Cooler Than Expected

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The Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures inflation on the wholesale level, decreased by 0.1% in

Builder Confidence Rose for Third Consecutive Month

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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Housing Market Index, which is a near real-time read on

Unemployment Claims Suggest Slower Pace of Hiring

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Initial Jobless Claims fell by 20,000 in the latest week, with 192,000 people filing for unemployment

More “Starts” Needed for Single-family Homes

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Home construction picked up in February as Housing Starts, which measure the start of construction on homes,

Lag in Shelter Costs Impacting Consumer Inflation

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Consumer inflation was generally in line with forecasts last month, per the latest Consumer Price Index

What to Look for This Week

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Consumer inflation will be in the spotlight when February’s Consumer Price Index is reported on

Family Hack of the Week

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You’re in luck! These Grasshopper Bars courtesy of Woman’s Day are easy to make and just in time

Fed Vows to “Stay the Course” in Inflation Fight

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell presented the Fed’s Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress. He said that

Home Prices Still Forecasted to Appreciate This Year

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CoreLogic’s Home Price Index showed that home prices nationwide fell by 0.2% from December to January

Jobs Data Shows Cracks in the Labor Sector

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that there were 311,000 jobs created in February. While this

Continuing Jobless Claims Match 14-Month High

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Unemployment Claims rose in the latest week, as the number of first-time filers jumped by 21,000 to 211,000,

Leisure and Hospitality Led the Way in Job Gains

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Private payrolls were stronger than expected last month with 242,000 jobs created per ADP’s Employment

What to Look for This Week

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Labor sector data will dominate this week’s headlines, starting Wednesday with ADP’s Employment

Contraction in Manufacturing Continues

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Economic activity in themanufacturing sector remained below 50 in contraction territory for the fourth