Total consumer credit outstanding in October reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of $4.99 billion, according to a NAHB review of the Fed’s latest G.19 Consumer Credit report.
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NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index Declines in November; Pessimistic Outlook for 2024
The NFIB’s November SBOI declined 0.1 points to a reading of 90.6. This marks the twenty-third consecutive month that the SBOI has been below the 49-year average reading of 98.
Fannie Mae Expert Panel Sees Home Prices Continuing to Rise but at a Slower Pace in 2024 and 2025
Fannie Mae released its Q4 Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES), produced in partnership with Pulsenomics, LLC.
Construction Sector Employment Slows in November
Employment in the construction sector increased by 2,000 jobs in November, down from 25,000 new jobs in October, according to the NAHB and BLS.
University of Michigan Reports Upbeat Preliminary Results of Its Consumer Sentiment Index for December
The University of Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment increased 13.2% month-over-month and 16.1% year-over-year.
US Nonfarm Payroll Increases by 199,000 in October; Unemployment Falls to 3.7%
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 199,000 in November, and the unemployment rate declined by 0.2% to a reading of 3.7%.
Total Value of Canadian Building Permits Increases 2.3% Month-Over-Month in October
The total value of building permits in Canada, led by gains in the non-residential sector, increased 2.3% from September to $11.2 billion (CAD) in October.
Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index Remains Low in November
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® declined 0.6 points in November, remaining within the bounds of the low-level plateau it established in the first half of 2023.
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall, Nearing 7% in the Week Ending December 7th
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.03%, down from last week when it averaged 7.22%, Freddie Mac reported.
Private Sector Job Cuts Increase Month-Over-Month but Decline Year-Over-Year in November
US-based employers announced 45,836 job cuts in November, a 24% increase from the 36,836 job cuts announced in October, according to the Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.