The housing market is back Weekly Review: Existing home sales jumped by 24.7 percent, breaking the record for a one-month increase set just a month earlier. Economic Commentary August 24, 2020 consumer spendingeconomic growthhousing marketinflation
Has the housing market peaked? Sales for both new and existing homes slowed in July, although housing sector fundamentals continue to be solid. Economic Commentary August 29, 2018 economic growthhousing marketinflationmarket commentary
Markets fall, investors become cautious Equity markets saw their worst week since June and the second-consecutive loss, as investor sentiment has quickly shifted Capital Market Impact September 15, 2020 economic growthinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Fed dovishness drives markets to record highs Equity markets continued their march higher, with the S&P 500 IndexTM and the NASDAQ at record highs Capital Market Impact August 31, 2020 economic growthinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Housing surges; a new paradigm for the Fed; new infections down Weekly Review: A downtrend in the new virus infection rate over the past month is reflected in improved high-frequency economic data. Economic Commentary August 31, 2020 consumer spendingeconomic growthhousing marketinflation
Markets begin to price in economy’s reopening Equity markets continue their impressive bounce from the low, with the S&P 500 IndexTM climbing 12% last week Capital Market Impact April 13, 2020 economic growthinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
February Monthly Dashboard: Coronavirus is a wildcard for the economy and financial markets The coronavirus outbreak has increased risks for the global economy and has upset trade flows. Economic Commentary February 28, 2020 consumer spendingeconomic growthinflationinterest rates
Job growth defies market expectations More workers joining the labor pool may help sustain growth, as well as stock returns. Capital Market Impact February 18, 2020 consumer spendingeconomic growthincome planningmarket commentary
Housing demand shifting to new homes Starts climbed to nearly an expansion high in November as strong demand drove further construction of new homes. Economic Commentary December 23, 2019 consumer spendingeconomic growthhousing marketinflation
Housing activity continues to strengthen Driven by job gains, low mortgage rates, and above-trend household formations, home sales continue to trend higher. Economic Commentary November 25, 2019 consumer spendingeconomic growthhousing marketinflation
