Housing

Although new home sales rose for the first time in three months, the rate was lower than expected.

Existing home sales and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s manufacturing index support a 25 basis point Fed rate cut next week.

The economy was chugging along at about the same pace from mid-May through early July as it had in the previous period, according to the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book.

Declining consumer confidence and home sales back Powell's assessment that uncertainties are rising.

While leaders Powell and Clarida see a growing case for accommodation, Kashkari, Bullard say the need for a rate cut is already here.

While the markets are pricing in two or three interest rate cuts this year, doubters remain.

A decline in pending home sales and a widening trade deficit suggest growth will slow this year.

Softness in consumer spending may be ending, which would increase gross domestic product.

Financial markets ignored surprisingly strong data and stayed focused on tariffs and developments in talks with China.

Worse-than-expected economic data released on Wednesday may signal softer growth — and greater demand for bonds.