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From ADP: ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 77,000 Jobs in February; Annual Pay was Up 4.7%…
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With US tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China having taken effect at midnight on Tuesday, US indexes extended their Monday…
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In this video, Dave analyzes market conditions, bearish divergences, and leadership rotation in recent weeks. He examines the S&P 500…
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This graph shows heavy truck sales since 1967 using data from the BEA. The dashed line is the February 2025…
Continue ReadingFannie and Freddie: Single Family Serious Delinquency Rates Increased in January; Fannie Mae Multi-Family Delinquency Rate Highest Since 2011 (ex-Pandemic)
Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Fannie and Freddie: Single Family Serious Delinquency Rates Increased in January Excerpt:…
Continue ReadingLawler: Federal Reserve Earnings Still Running Negative; No Remittances to Treasury for a While
From housing economist Tom Lawler: Federal Reserve Earnings Still Running Negative; No Remittances to Treasury for a While The sharp…
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