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Economic Snapshot: Existing home sales fall hard in November
Existing home sales dropped to their slowest pace in the past 19 months in November. Prices continue to rise for…
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Economic Snapshot: Housing starts post double-digit gains
The housing market looks good this month, with housing starts posting monthly and annual double-digit growth. And while the Housing…
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Economic Snapshot: Small business optimism falls, hiring rises
Small business optimism dropped this month, but hiring plans and wage growth in small businesses are showing strength. Small business…
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Economic Snapshot: Manufacturing sector retracts for first time in 3 years
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted for the first time in 36 months, since November 2012. However, the overall…
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Consumer confidence falls nearly 9 points in November
NEW YORK – Consumer confidence declined to 90.4 in November. This is a sharp fall from an adjusted rate of 99.1 in…
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Economic Snapshot: Employment and job openings hold steady
The unemployment rate, which is measured in October, remained unchanged this month. Job openings, which are measured in September, were…
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Economic Snapshot: Private sector employment adds 182,000 jobs
Private sector employment increased by 182,000 jobs in October, according to the ADP Employment Report. The report represents marginally fewer…
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Economic Snapshot: Consumer confidence declines after September increase
After a moderate increase in September, consumer confidence declined in October. Consumer confidence has been bouncing back and forth for…
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Economic Snapshot: Builder confidence at highest level since 2005
Builder confidence rose this month, returning to levels seen at the end of 2005 near the completion of the housing…
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Economic Snapshot: Small business optimism remains below 42-year average
Small business optimism is continuing to increase month-to-month, albeit still below the 42-year average for the index. Small business optimism…
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