Stock Market Bubbles: The Bursting Happens Faster Than The Forming
Just a reminder not to get caught up in the markets. Retirement planning is a long term proposition and the good stock markets of late have helped many get closer to their goal.
Consumer Sentiment at the Highest Since October 2007
The Consumer Sentiment report from Reuters/ University of Michigan shows yet another increase in consumer confidence.
April New Home Sales Up, Prices Show Slight Increase
According to the latest Commerce Department figures, new home sales rose 3.3% in April, for a seasonal adjusted annual rate of 343,000 units
April Home Sales and Median Home Prices Increase
Data released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that April home sales increased to an annual rate of 3.4 percent.
Initial Jobless Claims Hold Their Ground
The initial jobless claims report is issued once per week from the Department of Labor.
Fed Open Market Committee Minutes Show Steady Economic Growth
According to the Fed Open Market Committee Minutes, the overall outlook of the economy is slightly better than previously thought.
Consumer Price Index Flat and Retail Sales Show Weak Growth in April
All categories measured by the Consumer Price Index, excluding energy and food or the “core measure,” increased by 0.2 percent.
New Financial Watchdog Releases First CFPB Annual Report on Consumer Complaints
On April 6, 20011, the CFPB published its first Annual Report on Consumer Complaints.
Mortgage Applications Increase Over the Previous Week
This week’s MBA Mortgage Applications survey provides another sliver of positive news.
April Employment Situation Report Fall Short of Expectations
The April employment situation report is significantly short of the expected 165,000.
End of April Sees Surprising Drop in Initial Jobless Claims
Looking back to last year, the initial number of jobless claims has dropped by 99,000.
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