U.S. home prices increased more slowly in September from a year ago as higher mortgage rates weighed on sales. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index, released Tuesday, rose 5.1 percent from a year earlier. That’s down from a ...
Read More »Home sales fell in September to slowest pace in 3 years
U.S. home sales fell for the sixth straight month in September, a sign that housing has increasingly become a weak spot for the economy. The National Association of Realtors said Friday that sales declined 3.4 percent last month, the biggest ...
Read More »US job openings tick up to new record high
U.S. businesses posted the most job openings on record in April for the second straight month, underscoring the economy’s strong demand for workers. The number of available jobs rose 1 percent to 6.7 million from 6.6 million in March, the ...
Read More »US job openings decline in February from record level
U.S. businesses posted fewer open jobs in February than the previous month when openings reached a record level, though layoffs fell. The Labor Department said Friday that openings fell 2.8 percent to 6.05 million, down from 6.23 million in January, ...
Read More »US home sales ticked up in September as Houston recovers
U.S. home sales rose slightly last month as the Houston housing market quickly recovered from Hurricane Harvey. Still, a shortage of available homes is thwarting many would-be buyers and limiting sales. The National Association of Realtors said Friday existing home ...
Read More »Large student debt load limits young Americans’ home-buying
Younger Americans are struggling to keep up with steadily-rising student debt loads, a burden that is limiting their ability to buy homes.
Read More »Even as U.S. job market picks up, unemployed face frustration
The job market remains a frustrating place for America’s 9 million unemployed — perhaps more so as hiring has accelerated along with job postings.
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