The Department of Labor reported that for the week ending January 3, seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims rose to 208,000, marking an 8,000 increase from the prior week's revised total.
The latest edition of the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter provides an early analysis of local housing markets in December, highlighting that last year (2025) recorded the fewest existing home sales since 199...
The ISM® Services Index climbed to 54.4% in December, an increase from 52.6% in November. The employment index also improved to 52.0%, up from 48.9%, indicating ongoing expansion in the services sector.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that job openings remained stable at 7.1 million in November, indicating a consistent labor market despite broader economic fluctuations.
Recent data from the MBA indicates a 9.7% decline in mortgage applications over the last two weeks, reflecting current market dynamics.
According to the BEA, light vehicle sales in December hit 16.0 million SAAR, reflecting a 1.9% increase from November but a 4.9% decline compared to December of the previous year.