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Continue ReadingNovember Vehicle Sales Forecast: 16.2 million SAAR, Up 5% YoY
From WardsAuto: November U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales to Improve on October’s Growth (pay content). Brief excerpt: November’s forecast SAAR of 16.2…
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Continue ReadingPreliminary 2025 Housing Forecasts
Today, in the CalculatedRisk Real Estate Newsletter: Preliminary 2025 Housing Forecasts Excerpt: Towards the end of each year, I collect…
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Today’s Compound and Friends is brought to you by Public See here for more information on the Public Bond Account…
Continue ReadingBonds Get Death Cross SELL Signal
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Continue ReadingFinancial Upswing: Understanding the Stock Market Rally and Yield Rise
The afternoon turnaround seems to be more the norm than the exception. Thursday’s stock market action followed the trend. What…
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