The housing market has indeed seen a slowdown in recent months, leading many prospective buyers to hold off on their investments while awaiting the Federal Reserve’s decision. This cautious approach is understandable, especially considering the upcoming release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Wednesday the 11th, followed closely by the report on joblessContinue reading “Rate Cut? (E42)”
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Prices Continue to Rise! (E41)
Home prices continue to rise due to the increasing demand for housing amid low inventory levels, resulting in a competitive market for prospective home buyers. However, there has been a decrease in pending home sales, possibly indicating a slowdown in the housing market in the coming months. The GDP surpassed expectations, reflecting economic growth, butContinue reading “Prices Continue to Rise! (E41)”
Rate cuts here we come? (E36)
Inflation readings are indeed exerting a significant influence on the potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in September. The recent decline in existing home sales has not only led to discussions about a shift towards a buyer’s market in the real estate sector but has also sparked debates on the broader implications for theContinue reading “Rate cuts here we come? (E36)”
Rate Cuts Post-Election? (E34)
Wow! What a week it has been. The fluctuations in consumer and wholesale inflation have certainly drawn attention. With consumer inflation dropping by 0.1% to reach 3%, and wholesale inflation increasing from 2.4% to 2.6%, there is a noticeable impact on the economy. Core PPI has also experienced a significant increase, rising from 2.6% toContinue reading “Rate Cuts Post-Election? (E34)”
Rate Cut? (E30)
The Federal Reserve’s announcement last week concerning the decision to maintain current rates and the 2% target for inflation has sparked widespread debate. Many are speculating about the possibility of a rate cut later in the year, leading to various discussions about its potential impacts. Some are questioning whether the stock market has already factoredContinue reading “Rate Cut? (E30)”
Data & More (E28)
This week we have JOLTs (Job Openings Labor Turnover Survey) for April with the S&P PMI for May, Average Hourly Earnings Month over Month, and Unemployment rates – key indicators of labor market tightness and labor cost inflation. This could have an impact on the future of interest rates, which many are hoping to seeContinue reading “Data & More (E28)”
Stock, CPI, Crypto, & Housing… (E25)
So many exciting developments unfolded today! GME, or GameStop, experienced a significant surge, likely influenced by a tweet from Roaring Kitty, which sparked renewed interest in the stock. It’s important to remember the inherent risks associated with investing in volatile stocks like GME, and to only invest money that you can afford to lose. Additionally,Continue reading “Stock, CPI, Crypto, & Housing… (E25)”
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