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Weekly Report: what happened at ITB last week (0408-0412)?

Anatomy Of A Recession Update: What's Different About This Cycle?

Jeffrey Schulze, Head of Economic and Market Strategy at ClearBridge Investments, discusses the updated ClearBridge Recession Risk Dashboard. He says immigration has increased the growth potential of the US economy more than usual. He also shares his views on US equities and the impact of the Magnificent Seven.

Property stocks drop as hot inflation data weigh on rate-cut bets

Real estate and mortgage-linked stocks drop as hot inflation data weigh on rate-cut bets. Hot inflation data spurred markets to price in delayed interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The March CPI report showed continued strength in rents. Homebuilders were among the biggest losers in Wednesday's late morning trading.

New Home Prices Fall, Still Unaffordable For Most American Households

In February 2024, the median new home price sold in the United States fell to $400,500. Even at the lowest price recorded since June 2021, it still remains out of reach for the typical American household. The mortgage payment for a typical new home sold has consistently exceeded the 28% basic affordability threshold.

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Weekly Report: what happened at ITB last week (0401-0405)?

Housing affordability would’ve waned even without Fed tightening, study shows

Study: Housing affordability would have worsened even without Fed rate hikes in 2022 and 2023. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas says house prices would have risen more if interest rates weren't hiked. The housing affordability index has dropped nearly 30% since March 2022. The average homeowner has been largely unaffected by current mortgage rates.