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TODAY’S ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

Stay informed about the latest economic indicators in a rapidly changing world. From real GDP growth to national employment and business investment updates, grasp the economic pulse for informed decision-making. Explore trends in the housing market, home price appreciation, and U.S. mortgage foreclosures. Understand the forces shaping the national economy, including consumer health, business investment, and international trade dynamics. While the economy seems stable for now, prepare for potential challenges ahead. Keep track of key metrics and be ready for what's to come.

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TODAY’S ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

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  1. TODAY’S ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT So Far, There Are Few Surprises The Economic News Seems Bleaker, But The Reality is About As Expected

  2. REAL GDP GROWTHAnnualized Quarterly Growth Rates GDP Growth Rate Date Source: St. Louis Fed

  3. NATIONAL EMPLOYMENTAnnual Year Over Year Growth Rate Annual Percent Growth Date Source: BLS

  4. BUSINESS INVESTMENTNon-Residential: Annualized Quarterly Gains Annualized Percent Change Date Source: St. Louis Fed

  5. THE HOUSING MARKET CORRECTION It Is Also Taking The Expected Course

  6. NATIONAL NEW HOME MARKETAverage Annual Growth Rate: Sales and Starts Percent Increase Date Source: Census Bureau

  7. HOME PRICE APPRECIATIONAnnual Year Over Year Percent Appreciation Annual Percent Gain Year Source: NAR

  8. U.S. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES (Percent of Outstanding Mortgages) Percent Foreclosures Year Source: BMA

  9. FORCES ACTING ON THE NATIONAL ECONOMY A. Consumer’s Health • Debt Burdens • Interest Rates • Energy Prices • Deteriorating Home Equities B. Business Investment • Interest Rates • Energy Prices C. International Trade • Value of the Dollar • Weakening International Economies

  10. WHILE THE ECONOMYIS HOLDING UP FAIRLY WELL,IT IS LIKELY TO GET WORSE BEFORE IT GETS BETTER

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