For the Week Ending March 14, 2019 Please enjoy this quick update on what happened this week in the housing and financial markets. Wholesale prices barely rose in February, after falling for 3 straight months. This is a sign there is little inflation pressure in the economy, which is good for
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03/14/2019
For the Week Ending March 7, 2019 Please enjoy this quick update on what happened this week in the housing and financial markets. A U.S./China trade deal may be close, after months of trade disputes. If a deal is signed, it could put some pressure on rates, as stocks may rally on the news. T
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03/07/2019
For the Week Ending February 28, 2019 Please enjoy this quick update on what happened this week in the housing and financial markets. Economic growth in the 4th quarter was better than anticipated. Gross domestic product increased 2.6%, much higher than the 2.2% expectation. Fed Chair Jerome P
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02/28/2019
For the Week Ending February 21, 2019 Please enjoy this quick update on what happened this week in the housing and financial markets. The unsecured personal loan market hit an all-time high last year, reaching $138 billion. A rise in lending from fintech firms is helping to fuel the borrowing
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02/21/2019
For the Week Ending February 14, 2019 Please enjoy this quick update on what happened this week in the housing and financial markets. Producer prices fell for a 2nd straight month in January, leading to the smallest annual increase in 1-1/2 years.Low or absent inflationary pressure is good fo
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02/14/2019
For the Week Ending January 31, 2019 Please enjoy this quick update on what happened this week in the housing and financial markets. Consumer confidence was down this month, likely affected by the government shutdown. Still, consumer spirits remain robust by historic standards. The Fed left p
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01/31/2019
For the Week Ending January 25, 2019 Please enjoy this quick update on what happened this week in the housing and financial markets. The government shutdown continues to impact markets, with delayed economic reports keeping investors in the dark. Mortgage rates are unaffected so far. Plenty o
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01/24/2019
For the Week Ending January 17, 2019 Please enjoy this quick update on what happened this week in the housing and financial markets. The government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, hasn't yet slowed down the economy. It is expected to, however, the longer it continues. Economic data
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01/17/2019
For the Week Ending January 11, 2019 Please enjoy this quick update on what happened this week in the housing and financial markets. The government shutdown, in its third week, hasn't yet shown signs of affecting the economy. However, it has impacted some mortgage programs like USDA. After a
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01/11/2019
For the Week Ending January 4, 2019 Please enjoy this quick update on what happened this week in the housing and financial markets. December's private payroll saw its biggest monthly increase in nearly 2 years, suggesting sustained strength in the labor market despite ongoing financial market
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01/04/2019
