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Home Construction Slowed in January

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Housing Starts hit a five-month low in January, down a sharp 14.8% from December. While the bulk of the

Hot Wholesale Inflation a Surprise

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The Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures inflation on the wholesale level, rose 0.3% in January, coming

Family Hack of the Week

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Dish up this Cherry Almond Coffee Cake courtesy of Taste of Home, perfect for brunches, afternoon snacks and

Is a Rise in Initial Unemployment Claims Ahead?

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The number of people filing new unemployment claims was lower than expected in the latest week, as Initial

The Real Story on Existing Home Inventory

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The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently reported that there were just 1 million homes

Home Prices Expected to “Extend to New Highs”

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Black Knight released their Home Price Index for November and December, and home values rose 0.1% in each of

Home Prices Moving on Up

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

Fed Funds Rate “Likely at Its Peak”

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After a period of aggressive rate hikes that began in March 2022, the Fed once again left their benchmark

Family Hack of the Week

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These crowd-pleasing Baked Chicken Wings from Allrecipes are easy to make and perfect for game day or any

Unemployment Claims Rise for Second Straight Week

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The latest weekly Initial Jobless Claims reached their highest level since November, as 224,000 people filed

Surprising Uptick in December’s Job Openings

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The latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) showed that job openings were stronger than

Slow Start for Private Sector Job Growth

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ADP’s Employment Report showed that private payrolls began 2024 slower than expected, as employers

Was January’s Jobs Report Really a Blockbuster?

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that there were 353,000 jobs created in January, which was

Fourth Quarter GDP Better Than Expected

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

Jobless Claims Move Higher

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Initial Jobless Claims rose by 25,000 in the latest week, which was higher than expected, as 214,000 people