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From the BLS: Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary The number of job openings was little changed at 7.1 million…
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Continue ReadingMBA: Mortgage Applications Decreased Over a Two-Week Period
From the MBA: MMortgage Applications Decreased Over a Two-Week Period in Latest MBA Weekly Survey Mortgage applications decreased 9.7 percent…
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Continue ReadingLight Vehicle Sales Increased to 16.0 Million SAAR in December
The BEA reported that light vehicle sales were at 16.0 million in December on a seasonally adjusted annual basis (SAAR).…
Continue ReadingHeavy Truck Sales Collapsed in Q4; Down 32.5% Year-over-year in December
This graph shows heavy truck sales since 1967 using data from the BEA. The dashed line is the December 2025…
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