The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) released its Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) report for September 2024. According to MCAI, mortgage […]
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Canadian Homes Sales in September Climbed to Highest Level Since July 2023
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), reported that home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems climbed 1.9% on a month-over-month […]
Canadian Consumer Price Index in September Posts Smallest Yearly Increase Since February 2021
Statistics Canada (StatsCan) reported that on a year-over-year basis (Sept. 23 – Sept. 24) the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in […]
Non-Residential Construction Backlog and Construction Confidence Index Both Increased in September
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), a national construction industry trade association representing more than 23,000 members, reported on Tuesday […]
CSX Transportation Provides Update on Hurricane Milton Recovery Efforts
CSX Transportation on Friday (10-11-24) afternoon, provided an update on their recovery efforts from the damage inflicted by Hurricane Milton, […]
U.S. Asking Rents Increase Year-Over-Year but Declined Month-Over-Month in September
Redfin reported that according to their latest data, year-over-year the typical U.S. asking rent increased 0.6% in September to $1,634. […]
Prices for Inputs to New US Residential Construction Declined in September
Prices for inputs to new residential construction—excluding capital investment, labor, and imports—decreased 0.6% in September. Year-over-year, the PPI was down 0.1%.
U.S. Producer Price Index for Final Demand Unchanged Month-Over-Month but Up Year-Over-Year in September
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Friday (10-11-24), that the Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand, seasonally […]
Total Value of Canadian Building Permits Declined in August – Following a Strong July Increase
Statistics Canada (StatsCan) reported on Friday (10-11-24), that the total value of building permits in Canada decreased by 7.0% or […]
Canadian Employment Trekked Higher and Unemployment Declined to 6.5% in September
Statistics Canada (StatsCan) on Friday (10-11-24), reported that Canadian employment rose by 0.2% or 47,000 positions in September, following 4 consecutive […]