Leading Index: ‘No Recession in 2024’
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. declined by 0.4% in January 2024 to 102.7, following a...
Economy
Consumer Sentiment Continues to Warm in February
Consumers' feelings continue to thaw toward the economy this winter, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan....
Builder Confidence Rises for Third Consecutive Month
Continuous rate pauses from the Fed coupled with cooling mortgage rates have homebuilders feeling more and more positive, according to...
Economists Weigh in on the Future of First-Time Buyers
Although we're in the midst of a market correction, the future of the housing market is still up in the...
Mortgage Mix: Affordability Improves as Mortgage Rates Level Off
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon....
U.S. Employment Soars, With 353,000 Jobs Added in January
Job growth was unexpectedly strong in January, with companies adding workers at the robust pace of 353,000 last month, another...
Fed Requires ‘Continuing Evidence’ of Inflation Decrease Before a Rate Cut
As expected, the Federal Reserve indicated that rate cuts aren’t in proximity unless there is “continuing evidence” revealing inflation is...
Fresh Economic Data Give Clues to Where Mortgage Rates May Be Headed
Mortgage industry analysts have been watching and waiting to see what the Federal Reserve will do—or say—next about rate cuts....
Consumer Confidence Hits Two-Year High
Consumer confidence increased 6.8 points to 114.8 in January, the third consecutive month of increases and the highest reading seen...
Mortgage Mix: loanDepot’s 16.6 Million Cyber Attack Update—We’re Making Progress
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon....
Safe at Home: Holiday Tips That Keep Risks and Hazards to a Minimum
Getting back in touch through emails or notes can provide a subtle reminder that you want to stay connected, as well as providing useful information. Instead of sending a generic Happy Holidays card, why not add helpful holiday safety tips? Read more.
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