QE 3 & Home Sales
December sales of new homes was disappointing in that the adjusted pace did not keep up with previous months. From May 2012 through October 2012, year-over-year increases in new sales levels stayed consistently above 20%. That drove expectations that the trend in residential real estate had finally turned. Given available data, that does seem to .. read more
Weekly US Economic Calendar – Feb. 23-27
Weekly calendar of latest economic events and indicators, complete with full reports, charts, graphs, and in-depth analysis. Monday None Tuesday Conference Board Consumer Confidence – Full Report S&P Case-Shiller Index - Full Report, Charts/Analysis Bernanke Testimony - Full Text of Speech Wednesday Existing Home Sales – Full Report, Charts/Analysis Thursday Initial Jobless Claims – Full .. read more
Weekly US Economic Calendar – Jan. 26-30
Weekly calendar of latest economic events and indicators, complete with full reports, charts, graphs, and in-depth analysis. Monday Existing Home Sales – Full Report, Charts/Analysis Leading Indicators - Full Report, Charts/Analysis Tuesday Conference Board Consumer Confidence – Full Report Wednesday FOMC Meeting Announcement – Full Report Thursday Initial Jobless Claims – Full Report, Charts/Analysis Durable Goods .. read more
Some Positive Things
There are a few good things happening out there on the economic front. When everyone else is playing chicken little, it’s hard to see the good news, but it is out there. 1. Oil and other commodity prices are falling. Falling oil prices are pushing down gas prices and that is a major support for .. read more
