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Economic Snapshot: Builder confidence at 12-year high
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index rose in March to its highest level in nearly 12…
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Economic Snapshot: Private sector employment adds record-high jobs in February
Private sector employment increased by 298,000 jobs from January to February, according to the February ADP National Employment Report. This…
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Economic Snapshot: Consumer confidence remains at 15-year high
After declining in January, the Consumer Confidence Index rose in February and remains at its highest level since mid-2001. Consumer…
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Economic Snapshot: Small business optimism remains at decade high
Small business optimism rose again in January, now at its highest level since December 2004, according to the National Federation…
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Economic Snapshot: Unemployment and job openings remain unchanged
The unemployment rate and the number of job openings were both little changed this month. The report reflects the last…
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Economic Snapshot: Private sector employment soars in January
The ADP Employment Report showed private sector employment was up significantly in January than in the past seven months. Construction…
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Economic Snapshot: Despite December decrease, existing home sales have best year since 2006
Existing home sales decreased in December and year over year, yet the National Association of Realtors are still very pleased…
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Economic Snapshot: Small business optimism at its highest level since 2004
December marked the second consecutive month of record-breaking small business optimism, now at its highest level in over 12 years.…
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Economic Snapshot: Private sector employment adds 153,000 jobs
The ADP Employment Report, which tracks private sector employment, shows 153,000 jobs were added in December. Monthly averages of private…
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Economic Snapshot: Consumer confidence rises to 15-year high
Consumer confidence is up again this month, now at its highest level in 15 years. Consumer confidence The Consumer Confidence…
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