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Canadian real GDP grew 0.2% in November, after being essentially flat for the previous three months. Overall, 13 out of 20 industrial sectors posted gains.

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller US National Home Price NSA Index reported an annual gain of 5.1% in November, up from a 4.7% rise in October.

The FHFA House Price Index increased 6.6% year-over-year in November. FHFA’s seasonally adjusted monthly index for November was up 0.3% from October.

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® (CCI) rose to a reading of 114.8 (1985=100) in January, up from a revised December reading of 108.0.

As of the last business day in December, the number of job openings changed little at 9.0 million. The job opening rate was unchanged at 5.4%.

A homebuyer with a $3,000 monthly budget has gained nearly $40,000 in purchasing power since mortgage rates peaked last year, Redfin reported.

Canadian payroll employment declined by 88,300, or 0.5%, in November. This follows a decline of 24,000, or 0.1%, in October.

The National Association of Realtors® Pending Home Sales Index was 8.3% higher in December, climbing to a reading of 77.3.

For the four-week period ending January 21st, the median sales price of US existing homes increased 5.1%, Redfin reported.

Personal income (PI) increased 0.3% month-over-month in December; disposable personal income (DPI) increased 0.3%; and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased 0.7%.