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August 31, 2026

Week in Review: 8-31-26

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized the need for continued progress on inflation, but stopped short of committing to a September rate hike.

August 24, 2026

The latest home price appreciation data highlighted the long-term wealth-building opportunity of homeownership. Also of note, home sales and construction cooled in July, and the Fed’s meeting minutes pointed to the importance of upcoming inflation and jobs data

August 17, 2026

Week in Review: 8-17-26

There was some welcome news on inflation, while the housing market saw slower sales in July but continued price strength thisspring.

August 10, 2026

Week in Review: 8-10-26

July hiring came in weaker than expected, with several reports pointing to a slowing labor market.

August 3, 2026

Week in Review: 8-3-26

The Fed kept rates unchanged, annual inflation eased, and home prices continued to show strength.

July 27, 2026

Week in Review: 7-27-26

New home sales came in stronger than expected, home prices continued to appreciate, and geopolitical tensions kept oil markets volatile.

July 20, 2026

Week in Review: 7-20-26

June brought some welcome inflation news, while housing market updates were mixed. Construction activity rebounded, but home sales declined.

July 13, 2026

Week in Review: 7-13-26

Existing home sales slipped slightly in June, while home prices continued their seasonal upswing.

July 6, 2026

Week in Review: 7-6-26

June hiring came in below expectations, while home prices continued to move higher with another month of solid gains.

June 29, 2026

Week in Review: 6-29-26

Inflation moved higher in May, though falling oil prices could help ease inflation pressures in the coming months. In housing news, new home sales fell to their second-lowest level in nearly four years

June 22, 2026

Week in Review: 6-22-26

Markets got a dose of good news as the United States and Iran signed an agreement to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns about global energy supplies.

June 15, 2026

Week in Review: 6-15-26

Elevated energy and gasoline costs pushed inflation higher in May, while existing home sales reached their fastest pace of the year