Banking

Upcoming Economic Reports: Key Insights for January 11-16, 2026

This week highlights crucial economic data releases, including CPI, new home sales, and manufacturing surveys, shaping market expectations.

Jan 10, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Mortgage Debt Growth Stalls as “Home ATM” Activity Diminishes

In Q3 2025, mortgage debt remained flat, signaling a slowdown in home equity borrowing, with implications for housing market dynamics.

Jan 09, 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

Crypto

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed to $29.4 Billion in October Amid Declining Imports

The U.S. trade deficit fell to $29.4 billion in October, driven by a decrease in imports, while exports rose significantly year-over-year.

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Weekly Initial Claims for Unemployment Rise, Average Reaches Lowest Level Since April 2024

Initial unemployment claims rose to 208,000, but the four-week average dropped to its lowest level in nearly six months, indicating labor market resil...

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

December Housing Sales Show Early Signs of Yearly Improvement

December exhibited a 2.5% year-over-year increase in housing sales in select markets, contrasting November's declines.

Jan 07, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Service Sector Shows Steady Growth as ISM Index Hits 54.4% in December

The ISM® Services index rose to 54.4% in December, indicating continued expansion in the services sector and the first employment growth in seven mont...

Jan 07, 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

Banking

Light Vehicle Sales Increased to 16.0 Million SAAR in December

The BEA reported that light vehicle sales were at 16.0 million in December on a seasonally adjusted annual basis (SAAR). This was up 1.9% from the sal...

Jan 06, 2026 • 5 min read