Archives 2023

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MBS Road Signs 6-12-23

Week of June 5, 2023 in Review

Updates on home price appreciation, rising jobless claims and recession chatter overseas capped an otherwise quiet week. Read on for these stories:

• More Signs of Home Price Strength
• Has the Job Market Reached a Turning Point?
• Why Recession Talk from Europe Matters Here

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Week of May 29, 2023 in Review

While job growth in May looked strong on the surface, a deeper look at the data shows underlying weakness in the labor sector. Plus, the latest home price appreciation data shows the opportunities that exist for buyers. Here are the details:

• Conflicting Job Numbers
• Leisure and Hospitality Jobs Boost Private Sector Employment
• Unemployment Claims Remain Elevated
• Home Prices Continue to Rebound

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MBS Road Signs 5-30-23

Week of May 22, 2023 in Review

Uncertainty surrounding the debt ceiling caused volatility in the markets, while inflation was hotter than expected in April. Tight supply continues to be a key factor impacting home sales. Here are the headlines:

• Better Progress to Come on Inflation
• “Sizeable Increase” Needed in Housing Inventory
• New Home Sales Hit 13-Month High
• Unemployment Claims Reflect Challenges for Job Searchers
• First Quarter GDP Revised Higher but Still Disappointing

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MBS Road Signs 5-22-23

Week of May 15, 2023 in Review

Recent data shows the impact that low supply is having on the housing market, while unemployment claims continue to reflect a slowdown in hiring. Don’t miss these stories:

• Tight Supply Takes the Spring Out of Existing Home Sales
• Home Builder Confidence Reaches Key Threshold
• “Gradual Improvement” In Single-family Construction
• Unemployment Claims Trending Higher Despite Weekly Decline
• Weakness in Manufacturing, Retail Sales and Leading Indicators

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MBS Road Signs 5-15-23

Week of May 8, 2023 in Review

Inflation continues to trend lower. Jobless Claims continue to trend higher. Here are last week’s highlights:

• Annual consumer and producer inflation continue lower
• Jobless Claims continue higher
• Small Business Optimism Hits 10-Year Low

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