Major jobs revision today could show the labor market is weaker than previously thought
The latest jobs report points to a labor market that’s faltering, but the slowdown may have begun much earlier. Economists expect…
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New Home Market Remains Stuck in Neutral
The latest New Home Sales report showed little change in July, with sales holding very close to June’s pace. The…
Fed’s Waller, a candidate for chair, sees potential for half-point cut if labor market weakens further
Christopher Waller, governor of the US Federal Reserve, during a Fed Listens event in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, March…
Mortgage Rates Mostly Steady Despite Some Market Volatility
Mortgage rates hit fresh long term lows yesterday with the average top tier 30yr fixed rate at the best levels…
Existing Home Market Still Crawling Along The Bottom Despite Modest Bounce
After sliding back in June, existing-home sales picked up in July. The latest update, released August 21, shows a modest…
Pending Home Sales Slip Again, Underscoring Market Stagnation
The National Association of Realtors’ Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)—which tracks contract signings on existing homes—has remained rangebound for more…
Buyers See More Choices, Lower Prices in New Home Market
The latest New Home Sales report (released today) shows a slight uptick in June after last month’s sharp drop. The…
Trump’s first 100 days are the worst for the stock market since Nixon
U.S. President Donald Trump is displayed on a television screen as traders work on the floor of the New York…
How Should You Invest in 529 College Savings Plans During Market Swings?
Investing in choppy markets, especially with an unpredictable president at the helm, can be distressing. It can be even more…
Navigating Trump-Era Market Volatility: How to Invest Amid Uncertain Times
Big as the U.S. stock market is, it isn’t the only place to trade stocks. Markets in Europe, Asia and…