by Michael Isaacs | Oct 23, 2023 | Financial Reports
This week featured the usual retail sales report which shows consumer demand and as well as an indicator of the velocity of money, not only for consumers but business to business as well. An increase would show an increase in national and local increase in economic...
by Michael Isaacs | Sep 5, 2023 | Financial Reports
Last week’s economic reporting included readings on inflation, consumer sentiment, and weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims. Inflation Rates Are Similar in August Month-to-month, the inflation rate holds relatively steady at 3.18...
by Michael Isaacs | Jun 29, 2023 | Financial Reports
April readings for S&P Case-Shiller’s Housing Market Indices showed gains in home prices throughout the U.S. Rising prices were caused by shortages of previously-owned homes for sale and increasing buyer demand as the average 30-year mortgage rate exceeded...