Investing

Supply Chain Risks Escalate as 'Super' El Niño Approaches, Warns TT Club

TT Club urges supply chain operators to reassess risk management strategies in light of an impending 'super' El Niño set to impact global operations s...

Jul 14, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Transitioning from Daily Insights to Weekly Economic Summaries

After 21 years of daily blogging, economic updates will now be provided weekly alongside a continued focus on real estate insights.

Jan 12, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

U.S. Hotel Occupancy Rate Shows Positive Growth as of Early January 2026

The U.S. hotel industry reported a 4.4% rise in occupancy for early January 2026, signaling positive trends post-2025’s weak performance.

Jan 11, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Newsletter: Housing Starts Decreased to 1.246 million Annual Rate in October

Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Housing Starts Decreased to 1.246 million Annual Rate in October A brief excerpt: Note: The Cens...

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

October Housing Starts Decline as Single-Family Units Rise Slightly

In October, housing starts dipped to an annual rate of 1.246 million, while single-family starts showed a modest increase of 5.4% from September.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

December Employment Report Indicates Sluggish Labor Market Trends

December's employment report reveals a drop in job growth and low participation rates, signaling potential challenges ahead for the labor market.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

December Jobs Data Reflects Slow Employment Growth Amid Revisions

December's employment data shows slow job growth at 50,000 and a slight drop in the unemployment rate to 4.4%, amid significant payroll revision downw...

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

U.S. Job Openings Dip to 7.1 Million in November Amid Stable Labor Metrics

November saw job openings decline to 7.1 million, reflecting minimal hiring changes and stable quit rates year-over-year.

Jan 07, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Mortgage Applications Drop Significantly in Latest MBA Survey

Recent data shows a 9.7% decline in mortgage applications, reflecting a dip in both refinancing and purchase activity as rates stabilize.

Jan 07, 2026 • 5 min read