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Newsby Evan LockridgeJune 24, 2015

Econ Watch: GDP Slowdown Less Than Thought

The U.S. economy contracted less in the first quarter of the year than previously estimated, according to a Commerce Department report released Wednesday.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeJune 22, 2015

Economic Watch: Existing Home Sales Surge

Fueled partly by an increase in sales to first-time buyers, existing-home sales in May rose to their highest pace in nearly six years.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 26, 2015

Economic Watch: Consumer Confidence, New Home Sales Improve

A measure of consumer confidence has increased following a sharp downturn, while new home sales rebounded strongly, according to reports released on Tuesday.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 21, 2015

Economic Watch: Manufacturing Declines, Leading Indicators Increase

A first look at the nation’s manufacturing sector shows activity has declined for the second straight month. However, a measure of future economy activity is on the upswing.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeApril 23, 2015

Economic Watch: New Homes Sales Mixed, Manufacturing Slows

Sales of new homes in the U.S. during March fell the most in more than 18 months following three straight monthly gains, according to the Commerce Department.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeApril 22, 2015

Economic Watch: Existing Home Sales Spike in March

Existing-home sales in the U.S. jumped in March to their highest annual rate in 18 months, according to the National Association of Realtors on Wednesday. Led by the Midwest, all major regions experienced strong sales gains in March and are above their year-over-year sales pace.

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NewsMarch 23, 2015

Economic Watch: Existing Home Sales Increase Slightly

Existing-home sales in the U.S. increased modestly in February, but constrained inventory levels pushed price growth to its fastest pace in a year, according to the National Association of Realtors on Monday.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeFebruary 25, 2015

Economic Watch: New Home Sales Dip

Sales of new single-family homes slipped in January from the month before but are up compared to the same time a year earlier.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeFebruary 23, 2015

Economic Watch: Existing Home Sales Fall, Total Construction Rises

Existing-home sales in the U.S. declined in January to their lowest rate in nine months, but the pace was higher than a year ago for the fourth straight month, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeJanuary 27, 2015

Economic Watch: Durable Goods Mixed; New Home Sales, Consumer Confidence Higher

Shipments of U.S. manufactured durable goods, those designed to last three years or more, rebounded in December but new orders turned in its worst performance since August, according to a new U.S. Commerce Department report.

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