FOMC Projections

found 2024 › Dec › 18 (Wed) @ 21:00 UTC

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Statement here.

Fed Chair Powell press conference video here or on YouTube here, starting at 2:30 PM ET.

Here are the projections. Since the last projections were released, economic growth has bee…

FOMC Preview: Fed to Cut Rates 25bp

found 2024 › Dec › 16 (Mon) @ 07:39 UTC

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Most analysts expect the FOMC will cut the federal funds rate at the meeting this week by 25bp lowering the target range to 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 percent. However, most market participants now expect the …

BLS: CPI Increased 0.3% in November; Core CPI increased 0.3%

found 2024 › Dec › 12 (Thu) @ 05:52 UTC

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From the BLS:

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in November, after rising 0.2 percent in each of the previous 4 months, th…

Leading Index for Commercial Real Estate Decreased 2% in November; Up 12% YoY

found 2024 › Dec › 10 (Tue) @ 06:21 UTC

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From Dodge Data Analytics: Dodge Momentum Index Slides 2% in November

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, decreased 2.3% in November to 191.5 (2000=100) from the rev…

Vehicles Sales Increase to 16.50 million SAAR in November

found 2024 › Dec › 09 (Mon) @ 08:38 UTC

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Wards Auto released their estimate of light vehicle sales for November: U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Surprise on High Side Again in November (pay site).

Improved affordability, and possibly relief from th…

ADP: Private Employment Increased 146,000 in November

found 2024 › Dec › 09 (Mon) @ 08:38 UTC

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From ADP: ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 146,000 Jobs in November; Annual Pay was Up 4.8%

Private sector employment increased by 146,000 jobs in November and an…

Wholesale Used Car Prices Increased in November; Up 0.2% Year-over-year

found 2024 › Dec › 09 (Mon) @ 08:38 UTC

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From Manheim Consulting today: Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increase in November

Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) were higher in November compared to…

1st Look at Local Housing Markets in November; Another Year-over-year Sales Gain in November

found 2024 › Dec › 09 (Mon) @ 08:38 UTC

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Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: 1st Look at Local Housing Markets in November

A brief excerpt:

NOTE: The tables for active listings, new listings and closed sales all include a …