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Sleep is so cute when it tries to compete with the internet.
I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose.
The word abbreviation sure is long for what it means.
Now The Market Report . . .
Trade tensions with China increased this week, causing stocks to fall and bonds to improve. The shift in bond prices helped move mortgage rates down slightly.
After a big jump in March, retail sales declined 0.2% in April as consumers cut back spending on clothes, appliances, and home & garden supplies.
Jobless claims fell more than expected last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength that should help underpin the economy if growth slows.
According to the NAHB monthly index, builder confidence for newly built single-family homes rose in May. It was the highest reading since October 2018.
Housing starts increased more than expected in April. Data suggests declining mortgage rates are providing further support to the housing market.
Home building’s future is also looking good, with building permits rising 0.6% in April. Permits had been in decline for the previous 3 months.
“A lot of people do not recognize opportunity because it usually goes around wearing overalls looking like hard work.”
Thomas A. Edison
This week’s potential market moving reports are:
Monday, May 20th: Chicago Fed National Activity Index
Tuesday, May 21st: Existing Home Sales
Wednesday, May 22nd: MBA Mortgage Applications, FOMC Minutes
Thursday, May 23rd: First Time Jobless Claims
Friday, May 24th: Durable Goods Orders
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