March will be a crucial month for predicting how durable goods orders will fair into the summer. Economists expect an estimated 2.5% increase in March […]
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Housing inflation in Charlotte among the highest in the nation
Maya Ward never thought she’d have to consider a fixer-upper home with a $400,000 budget in Charlotte. But in spring 2023, she and her fiance found […]
Five Things to Watch in the Retail Sales Report
The March retail sales report will show the strength of consumers and their willingness to spend, a key indicator of whether Americans’ shopping habits will continue to fuel the economy.
Five Things to Watch in the March CPI Report
The consumer price index is a vital gauge of inflation. It’s a guiding light for economists and investors who anxiously await an easing of interest […]
March jobs report expected to reflect labor market’s resilience, even if employment cools
Friday’s job report is expected to show slower employment growth for March, but will likely still reflect the resilient labor market reported at the beginning […]
What to Expect in February’s U.S. Trade Report
The U.S. trade deficit in February is expected to be in the same range as January, and that continuation could predict U.S. consumers will continue […]
High interest rates continue to play a major role on hesitant business orders
New durable goods orders report provides optimism but the slight increase may be skewed. “Even with this increase, if you look at the shipments of […]
Inflation is still elevated, but consumers are undeterred
Inflation remained well over targets in February but consumers just kept spending, the latest signal that the economy is not quick to slow down, despite […]
Politicians Could Flatten Electric Vehicle Trade This Time Around
Anshula Gupta is on his third electric vehicle. Two years ago, he decided to buy a Hyundai Kona EV because it offered the best bang […]
U.S. home prices rose again in January as inventory remains historically low
U.S. home prices ticked up again in January despite sustained high borrowing costs as the market deals with a historically low number of homes for […]