Housing markets

New residential construction figures surpassed generous expectations, with low mortgage rates fueling the gains, which could be a boon for economic growth.

As the coronavirus infections rise in parts of the nation, the economy is suffering.

Without a return of inflation, rate hikes are off the table, according to Charles Evans, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

With interest rates expected to stay near zero for the foreseeable future, the market expects the Fed to implement yield curve control.

Data released on Tuesday suggest the economy remains weakened by the impact of the coronavirus.

Consumer confidence dropped in March as the economy shut down to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but economists expected a larger decline.

New home sales were up 14.3% from a year ago, despite a 4.4% decline in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 765,000, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.

With a significant decline in new infections in China, positive news may be ahead, one expert says.

GDP, jobless claims, pending homes sales rise while durable goods orders decline.

Attention is focused on the impact COVID-19 may have on economic growth in the United States in the short and long term.

The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index improved rose to 130.7 in February.

Companies across the nation reported a decline in business activity in February.

John Williams said Friday that the Federal Reserve's three interest rate cuts this year have bolstered the housing market and consumer spending.

Consumer confidence remained high even after a dip this month, and a rate cut by the Federal Reserve could send it higher.

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

The last day of the month brings a host of economic indicators, which showed much good news for housing and labor, strong consumer confidence, but mostly softer manufacturing conditions.

Home prices in 20 U.S. cities slowed in November for an eighth consecutive month, extending the longest streak since 2014, as affordability issues remain.

California's Governor and San Diego's mayor launch separate efforts to combat housing crisis

Builders’ confidence in the market for new single-family homes grew as the National Association of Home Builders' housing market index rebounded to 58 in January from 56 in December.