Surprising Consumer Spending Growth Leads to Retail Sales Surge
The theme of this week revolved around surprising consumer spending growth. As a result, retail sales saw an overall surge.
Solid Job Gains Spotlight Uncommonly Busy Week for Mortgage Markets
This past week saw solid job gains amidst a packed week for mortgage markets, highlighted by key labor market data and a Fed meeting.
Luxury Home Sales Rise as the Market Overcomes Housing Challenges
This past week saw luxury home sales rise as the market overcomes age-old housing challenges. Although the market saw little economic news, mortgages rates also rose. Ultimately, investors still focus on higher inflation.
Latest Employment Report Reveals Job Gains Went Down
This past week, analysts and investors closely watched the latest employment report. Unfortunately, it revealed that job gains went down, falling short of expectations.
Steady Inflation Results While the Manufacturing Sector Performs Better
This week saw steady inflation results while the manufacturing sector performed better. Overall, the economic data revealed no significant surprises.
Retail Sales Jump in a Really Surprising Week
In a really surprising week, analysts saw retail sales jump far above the consensus while Consumer Price Index failed to reach it.
Dampened Job Gains Offset By Better Unemployment Rate
Key labor market data revealed mixed results, including dampened job gains missing the mark. However, a better unemployment rate counterbalanced those job gains.
Breakthrough Job Gains as Labor Market Makes Vast Improvements
The monthly employment report brought stronger than anticipated data as the U.S. achieved breakthrough job gains and strong ISM data.
Unpredictable 2021 Actually Creates Mortgage Market Breakthrough
After last year's events, no one prepared for an unpredictable 2021 as experts worry about inflation, recovery, and COVID-19.
Strong Job Gains Drive Consumer Confidence Surge Despite Lower Rates
Key economic reports indicate that strong job gains drove a surge in consumer confidence. Bond investors displayed satisfaction.