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On a monthly basis, retail sales increased 5.3 percent from December to January (seasonally adjusted), and sales were up 7.4…
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Continue ReadingWednesday: Retail Sales, PPI, Industrial Production, Homebuilder Survey, Q4 Report on Household Debt
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Continue ReadingBonds Are Getting Crushed
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Continue ReadingFebruary 16 COVID-19 Test Results and Vaccinations
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Continue ReadingPortland Real Estate in January: Sales Up 11% YoY, Inventory Down 48% YoY
Note: I’m posting data for many local markets around the U.S. The story is the same everywhere … inventory is…
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