Analysts have taken note of the inconsistent economic activity in the first quarter, and now consumers are starting to notice as well.
Read More »Economic Growth Mixed Across Fed Districts
The pace of economic growth varied throughout the 12 Federal Reserve districts. What trends developed in residential real estate?
Read More »Obama, Yellen Meet to Examine the State of the Economy
President Barack Obama and Federal Reserve Chair Yellen met in the Oval Office to discuss the state of the U.S. economy in the midst of slowed growth due to lower consumer spending.
Read More »Housing Market to Remain on ‘Solid Trajectory’
Despite signs of softness in several sectors of the economy reported recently, New York Fed President and CEO Bill Dudley expects to see continued expansion in the housing market.
Read More »Consumer Confidence Reverses Negative Course
Whereas pessimism among consumers reigned in February’s report, March’s data showed signs that attitudes toward the economy are slowly improving.
Read More »Economy Receives a Slight Boost—Or Does It?
Residential fixed investment was at its highest level in eight years. How did that figure into the GDP?
Read More »The Week Ahead: Economic Picture is Murky
The Fed announced earlier this week that economic growth was not sufficient enough to raise the federal funds rate. The GDP estimate was a mere 0.7 percent for the "advance" estimate for Q4 and just 1.0 percent for the second estimate; what will the third estimate hold?
Read More »Recent Economic Slowdowns are Eroding Consumer Confidence
News of America's sluggish economy is reflected in the attitudes of consumers. There is good news for the housing market, however.
Read More »Economic Outlook Remains the Same Despite Slow GDP Growth
GDP growth was modest in the BEA's second Q4 estimate. Will the GDP make a comeback, and what does this all mean for housing?
Read More »Fannie Mae Downgrades Economic Forecast, Citing Lackluster Growth
Recent economic slowdowns may result in fewer rate hikes by the Fed this year than originally expected. What effect has the economy had on the forecast for housing in 2016?
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