Calculated Risk: Friday: Consumer Sentiment
at Calculated Risk on 10/24/2024 07:50:00 PM Note: Mortgage rates are from MortgageNewsDaily.com and are for top tier scenarios. Friday:• At 10:00 AM ET, University of Michigan’s Consumer sentiment index…
The Leading Economic Index, The Term Spread, and Historical Correlations
I’ve updated the “regression camp” membership list. Assuming no recession shows up (hear Cam Harvey talk about the issue), what can we take from the Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index…
Realtor.com Reports Active Inventory Up 28.7% YoY
at Calculated Risk on 10/24/2024 05:23:00 PM What this means: On a weekly basis, Realtor.com reports the year-over-year change in active inventory and new listings. On a monthly basis, they…
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Increased in September
at Calculated Risk on 10/24/2024 02:33:00 PM From ICE: ICE First Look at Mortgage Performance: September Sees Prepayments at Two-Year High, Slowly Rising Mortgage Delinquencies • The national delinquency rate…
What Kind of Macro Model is the Heritage Foundation Using?
From Heritage: Every dollar the government spends must first be taken from the private sector. Whether the government pays for its spending through explicit taxation, or the hidden tax of…
New Home Sales Increase to 738,000 Annual Rate in September; Median New Home Price is Down 7% from the Peak due to Change in Mix
at Calculated Risk on 10/24/2024 10:54:00 AM Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: New Home Sales Increase to 738,000 Annual Rate in September Letter excerpt: The Census Bureau…
Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims Decrease to 227,000
at Calculated Risk on 10/24/2024 08:30:00 AM The DOL reported: In the week ending October 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims were 227,000a decrease of 15,000 from…
New Home Sales Increase to 738,000 Annual Rate in September
at Calculated Risk on 10/24/2024 10:00:00 AM The Census Bureau reports New Home Sales in September were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 738 thousand. The previous three…
“At least 3,000 North Korean soldiers now inside Russia, US says”
Headlines from CNN. Victor Cha: Although the number of troops committed by DPRK will be limited, North Korea has effectively crossed the Rubicon. Europe traditionally has been North Korea’s gateway…
New Home Sales, Unemployment Claims
at Calculated Risk on 10/23/2024 07:29:00 PM Note: Mortgage rates are from MortgageNewsDaily.com and are for top tier scenarios. Thursday:• At 8:30 AM ET, The initial weekly unemployment claims report…