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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 …
China’s population drops by 1.39 million—continuing a troubling trend for the economy. h/t IAmNotAnEconomist
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
US dollar against major currencies in 2024 byu/ChampionshipUsed9855 inu_ChampionshipUsed9855
12 well-known companies that went bankrupt in 2024 byu/ChampionshipUsed9855 inu_ChampionshipUsed9855
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 ElementBulldog I conducted an analysis of housing listings in the USA, focusing on properties for sale by both agents and owners, as well as rental listings. Goal is to take a snapshot of the listings in the USA, and …
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by Michael 2024 was definitely one of the wildest years that any of us have ever experienced. During the past 12 months, Donald Trump was convicted by a New York jury, he was almost assassinated, he won the presidential election, and he …
“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 …
Was looking through 2024 capital gains taxes: Capital gains tax Capital Gains Rate Single Taxable Income 0% Up to $48,350 15% $48,351 to $533,400 20% Over $533,400 h/t WarmFormal9881
by notayesmanseconomics As we arrive at Christmas Eve and the end of my blogging year we see that the main economic themes of 2024 are still in play. Let me start with one that as we came into the year …
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 …
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 …
https://twitter.com/MXAddict/status/1867588810462171277 Over 1,800 CEOs have resigned in 2024, making this the highest year of CEO exits on record #MacroEdge — MacroEdge (@MacroEdgeRes) December 13, 2024
“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 …
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) …
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 …
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 …
🚨🇺🇸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. …
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 …
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 …
US budget deficit tops $1.8 trillion in fiscal 2024, third-largest on record WASHINGTON, Oct 18 (Reuters) – The U.S. budget deficit grew to $1.833 trillion for fiscal 2024, the highest outside of the COVID era, as interest on the federal …
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 …
You don’t have to “love” Trump.You just have to love America. — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) October 2, 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 …