For the Week Ending April 7, 2017 Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March for the 94th consecutive month. The non-manufacturing sector also grew, for the 87th month.Another sign of the improving economy is the strong labor mar
Apr 06, 2017 |
For the Week Ending March 31, 2017 Consumer confidence surged to a 16+-year high in March. Consumer optimism is supported by a strong labor market and a positive economic outlook.The GDP increased 2.1% in the 4th quarter, signaling economic growth. C
Mar 30, 2017 |
One of the biggest misconceptions about homebuying is that you can’t go through the process while in school (e.g.: college).Well, I have good news: That’s not true!Did you know you can claim education as “employment” on a mor
Mar 25, 2017 |
For the Week Ending March 17, 2017 Although the Fed raised policy rates at this week's meeting, mortgage rates improved when the Fed forecasted gradual future increases, calming markets.The Fed's policy rate change will help tame inflation, w
Mar 16, 2017 | markets-in-a-minute
For the Week Ending March 10, 2017 A Fed policy rate hike next week is now almost 100% certain, after recent comments by Fed officials. The Fed anticipates three rate increases in 2017.The Fed's mandate is to keep strong employment and low inflat
Mar 09, 2017 | markets-in-a-minute
For the Week Ending March 3, 2017 The idea of a Fed policy rate hike in March has gained steam, with an almost 80% expectation it will happen. Just last week there was only a 30% chance.Consumer spending was down slightly in January, but manufacturin
Mar 02, 2017 | markets-in-a-minute
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