Tag Archives: Housing and Economic Outlook

The uncertainty ahead for the political and regulatory landscape has not hurt Fannie Mae’s predictions for the economy and for housing both for the second half of 2016 and for 2017.

The macroeconomic picture in the U.S. continues to battle economic headwinds—namely a September jobs report that came in below expectations and an appreciating dollar which will pressure the already growing U.S. trade deficit, Fannie Mae said. Yet, housing remains in a fairly positive zone, considering all of the factors weighing it down.