Federal Reserve in a ‘Wait-and-See’ Mode Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Uncertainty remains high, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the Fed’s focus on “separating the signal from the noise,” ...
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Employment Data Flashes Potential Warning Signs for Housing Demand
The latest jobs report for February 2025 came in under expectations, according to a release from the U.S. Bureau of ...
Real Estate Economists Discuss How Tariffs Could Impact Homebuilders, Buyers
President Trump’s 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, initially set to go into effect earlier this week on Tuesday, ...
Inflation Remains Elevated Ahead of Fed’s March Meeting
Inflation remains elevated and consumer spending has tightened as all eyes are on the Fed’s favorite inflation measure ahead of ...
Consumer Confidence Falls Sharply, Dives Below Recession Indicator
Consumer confidence took a nose dive in February, according to the monthly survey conducted by non-profit The Conference Board, below ...
Consumer Sentiment Tumbles in February, Except for Republicans
Consumers’ sentiment toward the economy distinctly wavered in February for almost all groups across the board, with some disagreement across ...
Fed Declines to Cut Interest Rates Further; Chair Says Housing Has Stabilized
Above, Jerome Powell At the Federal Reserve’s first 2025 press conference January 29, following a two-day meeting, Fed Chair Jerome ...
Consumer Confidence Continues Slide, Remains Above Recession Line
Consumer confidence continued to slide down in January, according to data from The Conference Board, however, experts feel the downtrend ...
Forward-Looking Economic Index Reads Flat, but ‘Fewer Headwinds’ in 2025
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI), which measures indicators of significant turning points in the business cycle and where ...
America’s Housing Affordability Crisis: Perspectives From the New York Fed Event
Housing affordability remains a main concern—not just for individuals looking to buy their first home, but for the broader economy, ...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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