Inflation concerns continued to put upward pressure on Treasury yields, as elevated energy prices stemming from the ongoing conflict with Iran contributed to accelerating inflation. Inflation ...

The number of open jobs for the overall economy increased in September, rising to 7.5 million. The September reading was higher than a year ago (7.17 million). The September data revealed a rise in ...

Over the year, remodeling spending was down 18.0%. Both spending on single-family and multifamily construction were unchanged from August but were down by 2.4% and 0.2% from a year ago, respectively.

Interior finishes (drywall, interior doors, painting, cabinets, countertops, plumbing fixtures, flooring, etc.) take more time to complete—6.4 weeks, on average—than any other major stage of ...

The graph below plots the share for housing services and RFI, along with housing’s total share of nominal GDP. Housing service expenditures are much less volatile when compared to RFI due to the ...

Private fixed investment in student dormitories rose 2.6% in the third quarter of 2026, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of $3.8 billion. This gain marked a second consecutive ...

The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace in the third quarter of 2026, supported by stronger consumer spending, robust business investment, and increased government spending. However, residential ...

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge accelerated in September after holding at 3.0% for three consecutive months, complicating the Fed’s path to its 2% target. Consumer spending continued ...

The Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate at a target range of 3.75% to 4% at the conclusion of its October policy meeting. Approved by a 10–2 vote, the decision followed September’s ...