The Conference Board, New York, said its Consumer Confidence Index fell marginally in December, following a slight increase in November. The Index now stands at 126.5, down from an upwardly revised 126.8 in November.
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New Home Sales Post Modest November Increase
November sales of new single‐family houses rose by 1.3 percent from October and by nearly 17 percent from a year ago, HUD and the Census Bureau reported yesterday.
November Existing Home Sales Drop 1.7%
Existing home sales fell in November, the National Association of Realtors reported yesterday, putting a damper on what had otherwise been a strong month for housing market performance.
Strong Housing Starts Report Caps Off Big Week for Housing
We could get used to the kind of momentum the housing market has right now.
November Hiring Defies Expectations
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by a better-than-expected 266,000 in November, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
October New Home Sales Dip, But Outlook Brighter
HUD and the Census Bureau yesterday reported sales of new single‐family houses in October fell slightly but performed strongly compared to a year ago.
Consumer Confidence Drops for 4th Straight Month
The Conference Board, New York, said consumer confidence declined for the fourth consecutive month in November, albeit slightly.
October Existing Home Sales Post 1.9% Increase
Existing home sales rose in October, a slight recovery from the declines seen in September, the National Association of Realtors reported yesterday.
October Housing Starts: Slow and Steady Wins the Month
October housing starts rose by nearly 4 percent, HUD and the Census Bureau reported yesterday, a welcome signal that momentum appears to be rising among home buyers and home builders.
Employers Add 128,000 Jobs in October
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 128,000 in October, while the unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.6 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.