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Fed Hikes Rates, Home Construction Cools
September 21, 2026
The Fed hiked rates for the first time in three years, while new home construction slowed and home contract signings edged up slightly from the previous month.
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Fed Hike Odds Rise After Inflation Data
September 14, 2026
The latest inflation data leaves the door open to a Fed rate hike, while existing home sales declined for the third straight month.
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Jobs Beat Expectations, Broader Labor Data Cools
September 8, 2026
August’s jobs report came in much stronger than expected, even as other data pointed to a cooling labor market.
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Warsh: Inflation Top Priority, Noncommittal About Rate Hikes
August 31, 2026
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized the need for continued progress on inflation, but stopped short of committing to a September rate hike. Housing data showed home prices holding up even as sales slowed.
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The Wealth-Building Power of Homeownership
August 24, 2026
The latest home price appreciation data highlighted the long-term wealth-building opportunity of homeownership. Also of note, home sales and construction cooled in July, and the Fed’s meeting minutes pointed to the importance of upcoming inflation and jobs data.
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Favorable Inflation Data, Slower Home Sales
August 17, 2026
There was some welcome news on inflation, while the housing market saw slower sales in July but continued price strength this spring.
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Jobs Data Signals a Cooling Labor Market
August 10, 2026
July hiring came in weaker than expected, with several reports pointing to a slowing labor market.
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Annual Inflation Eases, Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged
August 3, 2026
The Fed kept rates unchanged, annual inflation eased, and home prices continued to show strength.
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Home Sales Rebound, Oil Markets Stay Volatile
July 27, 2026
New home sales came in stronger than expected, home prices continued to appreciate, and geopolitical tensions kept oil markets volatile.
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Inflation Eases, Housing Faces Headwinds
July 20, 2026
June brought some welcome inflation news, while housing market updates were mixed. Construction activity rebounded, but home sales declined.
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Home Sales Slip, Prices Show Strength
July 13, 2026
Existing home sales slipped slightly in June, while home prices continued their seasonal upswing.
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Hiring Misses, Home Prices Climb
July 6, 2026
June hiring came in below expectations, while home prices continued to move higher with another month of solid gains.