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On Monday, the U.S. Census Bureau will release its latest Construction Spending Report. Here's what else is happening in the week ahead.
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Construction jobs saw an uptick this month. See how this increase plus the strong job market have impacted housing.
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Experts weigh in on the latest employment numbers and what they mean for the economy and housing supply challenges as construction jobs see a steady climb.
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Read More »The Week Ahead: Focus on Construction Spending and Jobs
This week the Census Bureau releases its data on construction spending and on the employment situation across the U.S. While the construction spending report, which looks at the ...
Read More »Will the Rise in Construction Jobs Ease Supply Constraints?
Jobs in the construction sector led the overall jobs market according to data for February jobs released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While the total nonfarm payroll ...
Read More »Consumer Housing Sentiment Slips
The U.S. housing market may be starting to get volatile. Fannie Mae's latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index report found that consumer confidence in housing took a hit in February. The worry ...
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its monthly employment data for February 2018 on Friday, March 9 at 8:30 a.m. EST. The report looks at nonfarm payroll ...
Read More »Industry Reacts to Employment Increase
Friday’s employment report for April from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed strong growth overall, but the same could not be said for the mortgage industry. Industry professionals called the report's mortgage job data "disappointing," but the jump in growth in all jobs could mean further rate hikes from the Fed.
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