2024…

LOWER PRICES! NAR – existing-home sales (4.06 million) fell to the lowest level in nearly 30 years, while the median price reached a record high of $407,500 in 2024

Existing-home sales rose 2.2% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.24 million, the strongest pace since February 2024 (4.38 million). Sales grew 9.3% from one year ago, the largest year-over-year gain since June 2021 (+23.0%). The median existing-home sales price progressed 6.0% from December 2023 to $404,400, the 18th consecutive month of …

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Only 28% of Americans who planned to buy a home in 2024 actually followed through

Last year proved challenging for homebuyers, with only 28% of those planning to purchase a home successfully doing so, according to a new survey by NerdWallet. Rising home prices, selected by 18% of respondents, was the most-cited challenge. That’s perhaps not surprising considering prices have surged 33% since 2020, further squeezing buyers already contending with …

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December 2024 Rental Report: Rents Continue To Fall as New Construction Outpaces Demand

December 2024 marks the seventeenth consecutive month of year-over-year rent decline for 0-2 bedroom properties in the 50 largest metropolitan areas of the US. Rents nationally were down by 1.1% from December 2023. The national median asking rent fell to $1,695, dipping below $1,700 for the first time since April 2022. Median rent fell consistently …

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Breaking down the fiscal train-wreck of 2024

by James Hickman In the calendar year of 2024, the government racked up a $1.74 trillion deficit. But the national debt actually increased by an even higher $2.23 trillion from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. That’s a lot of money spent for a Congress that never even passed a budget! The entire year, …

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Over half of 2024 job growth tied to government hiring

Exactly! "…his is completely unsustainable and points to a much weaker labor market than the headlines make it appear." The soon-to-be unemployed government whisperers have been using government hiring to demonstrate growth, akin to how bloodletting was once believed to heal… — John Welty (@apostlejohn) January 10, 2025 BREAKING: Bank of America revises forecast and …

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The Three Biggest Gold Stories of 2024

2024 was an incredible year for gold – and 2025 may be even better. With that in mind, here are my three favorite gold stories of the year and a sneak preview of what to expect in the year ahead… By Peter Reagan Your News to Know rounds up the most important stories about precious metals …

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Biden’s “Obvious Mental Decline” Most Underreported Story In 2024: Veteran CBS Journalist

“Undercovered and underreported, that would be, to me, Joe Biden’s obvious cognitive decline that became undeniable in the televised debate,” Crawford said during a discussion on “Face the Nation” Sunday. Crawford then noted that White House staffers covered it up – limiting his in-person interactions, and calling genuine videos of Biden’s stumbles “cheap fakes.” “And …

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Japan Tops 2024 IQ List for World’s Smartest Nation

According to the Ulster Institute for social research, Japan has the highest average IQ in the world. With an average score of 106.48, it finished 0.01 ahead of Taiwan. Four other Asian nations — Singapore, Hong Kong, China and South Korea — made up the top six. It’s the second successive year that Japan has …

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Mortgage-yield spread signals rising consumer risk, hinting at economic downturn pressures. 30 year average US mortgage rates are above 7% again! Dow Jones 1929 vs 2024 update

My take is that 30yr mortgage is in a pause before heading higher. — Alistair (@kiwiangloameric) December 21, 2024 BREAKING: 30 year average US mortgage rates are above 7% again, per Mortgage News Daily. — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) December 21, 2024 $500 billion for 5 days? 🤨 https://t.co/RkcFxJ0OGq pic.twitter.com/NXfcFpSr3f — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) December 21, 2024 Extremely …

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2024 Housing Market Slowest in Three Decades

“The year is on track to have the slowest housing market in three decades, with a projected four million home sales, according to the National Association of Realtors — making 2024 the second straight year of historically anemic sales” Record low demand and sales, stubborn sellers holding out for higher prices, persistent high interest rates, …

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2024 mirrors 2021: Hindenburg Omen triggers, followed by two corrections and possible bear market. In Dec 2007, the Fed cut rates despite inflation concerns. History repeats.

In 2021 there were three spikes in Nasdaq Hindenburg Omens. The first two were followed by corrections -10%. The third one in November 2021 was followed by bear market. We see the same pattern in 2024. Two corrections (April, July) and a third spike in November: A Hindenburg… pic.twitter.com/VSngerA3Hl — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) December 13, 2024 …

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September 2024: Revolutionary technology enables scientists to “write” using individual atoms!

A new technology to continuously place individual atoms exactly where they are needed could lead to new materials for devices that address critical needs for the field of quantum computing and communication that cannot be produced by conventional means, say scientists who developed it. A research team at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National …

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Consumer sentiment in Germany weakened significantly in late Q4 2024, signaling growing economic concerns for the ECB.

Key Points: Germany’s GfK Consumer Climate Indicator plunges to -23.3, signaling deepening recession fears in late Q4 2024. Income expectations hit a new low since February 2024, falling 17.2 points to -3.5 due to rising unemployment. Private consumption risks intensify as it accounts for over half of Germany’s GDP, threatening economic growth. https://www.fxempire.com/news/article/german-consumer-confidence-tumbles-recession-fears-mount-eur-usd-dips-1479213

Walmart stock soars 60% in 2024, its best year since 1999.

🚨🇺🇸WALMART STOCK SOARS 60%, BEST YEAR SINCE 1999 Walmart shares have surged 60% this year, far outpacing the S&P 500's 23% rise. The retailer's low prices and growing e-commerce and advertising revenues have given it a strong edge over rivals. Third-quarter results are… pic.twitter.com/vzKi5FgoV5 — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 18, 2024 MarketBeat: https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/WMT/forecast/ Benzinga: https://www.benzinga.com/money/walmart-stock-price-prediction

Danger ahead: November 2024, Boston Dynamics introduces a fully autonomous “Atlas” robot. Robot humanoids are here.

Nov 1, 2024 Boston Dynamics released a new video Wednesday, Oct. 30, showcasing the latest capabilities of its humanoid robot, Atlas, which now operates without human oversight. In a simulated industrial environment, Atlas autonomously performs tasks such as moving engine parts between containers and sequencing dollies, using advanced machine learning and sensor technology to detect, …

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Imagine trying to gas light people into believing that Joe Biden was the most popular president ever…. despite his VP being un-electable in 2024.

Whos gonna believes this nonsense? Barack Obama 2008: Barack Obama received approximately 69,498,516 votes. 2012: Barack Obama received approximately 65,915,795 votes. Hillary Clinton 2016: Hillary Clinton received approximately 65,853,514 votes. Joe Biden 2020: Joe Biden received approximately 81,283,501 votes. Kamala Harris 2024: Kamala Harris received approximately 68,161,228 votes. h/t RaspberrySmooth7333

For FY 2024, the Department of Homeland Security allocates $640.9 million for services supporting noncitizen migrant arrivals.

For Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will provide $640.9 million of available funds to enable non-federal entities to off-set allowable costs incurred for services associated with noncitizen migrant arrivals in their communities. The funding will be distributed through two opportunities, $300 million through SSP – Allocated (SSP-A). https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/shelter-services-program/fy24-awards/ssp-a

A total of 468 seats in the U.S. Congress (33 Senate seats and all 435 House seats) are up for election on November 5, 2024.

United States Congress elections, 2024 Election Date November 5, 2024 A total of 468 seats in the U.S. Congress (33 Senate seats and all 435 House seats) are up for election on November 5, 2024. Ahead of the elections, Republicans hold a majority in the U.S. House, while Democrats and independents who caucus with Democrats …

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