Fed Delivers Second Straight Rate Cut Week of October 27, 2025 in Review With the Fed implementing its second rate cut of the year, the big question is whether more easing could follow in December. Also, what’s the latest on home prices and contracts? Here’s what you need to know. Fed Cuts Rates for Second…

Week of October 13, 2025 in Review Home builder sentiment rose after months of stagnation, while the Fed’s Beige Book offers key insights policymakers may rely on as the shutdown delays other critical economic data. Read on for more key takeaways. Home Builder Confidence Reaches Highest Level Since April Beige Book Gains Importance Amid Shutdown…

Week of September 22, 2025 in Review The Fed’s go-to inflation gauge came in as expected, jobless claims highlight ongoing hurdles for workers, and home sales are beginning to reflect the recent dip in mortgage rates. Read on for more key takeaways. Fed’s Key Inflation Gauge Holds Steady Initial Jobless Claims Decline Again August Existing…

Week of September 8, 2025 in Review There’s growing evidence that the job market is cooling, while inflation holds near expectations and home price forecasts remain optimistic. Read on for more key takeaways. Job Growth Revised Down by 911,000 Jobless Claims Jump to 4-Year High Consumer Inflation Largely Meets Projections Wholesale Inflation Cools in August…

Week of September 1, 2025 in Review Jobs week revealed more signs of a cooling labor market, strengthening the case for a Fed rate cut at its upcoming meeting on September 17. Here are the key takeaways. August Job Growth Disappoints, June Turns Negative Private Sector Hiring Slows in August July Job Openings Drop to…

Week of August 25, 2025 in Review The latest inflation data leaves the door open for a rate cut at the Fed’s upcoming meeting. Meanwhile, signed contracts for new and existing homes dipped slightly from June to July. Home prices are still up compared to last year, though growth is slowing. Read on for the…

Week of August 18, 2025 in Review Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled that a rate cut could be on the horizon. In housing news, both existing home sales and housing starts exceeded expectations, though builder sentiment remains low amid ongoing market uncertainty. Read on for the key takeaways. Powell Gives Green Light for Rate Cut…

Week of August 4, 2025 in Review Annual home prices continue to move higher, while unemployment claims show a concerning trend – two important updates in an otherwise quiet week. Read on for the key takeaways. Homeownership Continues to Be a Solid Investment Continuing Unemployment Claims Reach 4-Year Peak Family Hack of the Week What…

Fed, Jobs and Inflation In Focus Week of July 28, 2025 in Review From the Fed’s latest meeting to new data on inflation, jobs, the economy and home prices, last week was full of important updates. Here are more details on these key developments. Fed Holds Rates Steady Inflation Slightly Higher Than Forecasted Revisions Tell…