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Was the Rebound in Retail Sales an Anomaly?

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After the disappointing holiday shopping season in November and December, Retail Sales rebounded in January,

Continuing Jobless Claims Continue to Creep Higher

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The latest Initial Jobless Claims data showed that 194,000 people filed for unemployment benefits for the

Household Formations Continue to Outpace Completions

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The start of the new year brought a chill to homebuilding as Housing Starts, which measure the start of

What to Look for This Week

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After last week’s quiet economic calendar, this week brings crucial inflation, housing and

Family Hack of the Week

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This Chocolate Mousse courtesy of our friends at The Kitchn is so decadent no one will guess how easy it was

Important Auctions Bring Mixed Results

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Investors were closely watching Wednesday's 10-year Treasury Note auction and Thursday’s 30-year Bond

CEOs Feel a Recession Coming

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The Conference Board released their Measure of CEO Confidence for the first quarter, which is a survey based

Central Bank Tough Talk Based on Misunderstanding

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During an interview last Tuesday at the Economic Club of Washington, DC, Fed Chair Jerome Powell stressed

Does the Future Look Good for Home Prices?

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CoreLogic’s Home Price Index showed that home prices nationwide fell by 0.4% from November to December

Jobless Claims Reflect Slower Pace of Hiring

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The number of people filing for unemployment benefits for the first time rose by 13,000, as there were

Talk of Housing Crash Not Supported by Appreciation Data

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

Jobless Claims Reflect Tight Labor Market

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The number of people filing for unemployment benefits for the first time declined for the third straight

Private Payrolls Disappoint in January

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Private payrolls came in much lower than expected last month, as the ADP Employment Report showed that there

January Job Growth Not as Strong as It Appears

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that there were 517,000 jobs created in January, which was much

Family Hack of the Week

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Looking for a winning Super Bowl snack? This Potato Skins recipe from the New York Times is worth cheering