Existing home sales fell in December, the National Association of Realtors reported Thursday, snapping a streak of three straight monthly gains.
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December Employment Up 199,000; Unemployment Rate Falls Below 4%
Total nonfarm employment rose by just 199,000 jobs in December, well below consensus expectations, as employers continued to have trouble filling open positions, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
ADP: December Private-Sector Employment Jumps by 807,000
In the second of four key employment reports this week, ADP, Roseland, N.J., reported private-sector employment increased by 807,000 jobs from November to December.
MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni on Barron’s Live Jan. 5
Mortgage Bankers Association Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni will appear on Barron’s Live on Wednesday, Jan. 5 at noon ET.
MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni on Barron’s Live Jan. 5
Mortgage Bankers Association Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni will appear on Barron’s Live on Wednesday, Jan. 5 at noon ET.
MBA Chart of the Week Dec. 17 2021: Federal Reserve Dot Plots
This week’s MBA Chart of the Week traces the Federal Open Market Committee forecasts and long-run estimates of four key metrics that contribute to Fed decision-making and communication – GDP, inflation, unemployment and the Fed funds rate.
Fed Moves Up Timetables
The Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday said it would speed up its tapering of agency mortgage-backed securities and hinted its timetable for raising the federal funds rate could move up as well.
The Week Ahead Dec. 13, 2021: Four Things to Know
Good morning! It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays—but we’ve still got a few weeks of business to take care of, first. Here are four things to look for this week:
November Jobs Up by 210,000; Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.2%
The November employment report followed a recent and inconsistent pattern: employment rose in November, although well below expectations, while the unemployment rate fell sharply, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
Lenders One Webinar TODAY: Forecasting Session with MBA
Lenders One and the Mortgage Bankers Association have teamed up to offer a Dec. 2 webinar to help you enhance your strategy for the next year in the middle of an unparalleled time in our industry.