Interest-Rate Surge Ripples Through Economy, From Homes to Car Loans
The Fed’s moves to chill inflation have driven up bond yields and many other borrowing costs linked to them. So...
Real Estate Markets
Home-Price Growth Accelerated in January
Home-price growth accelerated in January as the supply of homes for sale fell to a new low. The S&P CoreLogic...
Home Sales Fell in February Amid Tight Supply, Rising Mortgage Rates
Sales of previously owned homes declined in February as rising mortgage-interest rates and a shortage of homes for sale made...
Economy Week Ahead: Retail, Central Banks, Home Sales
The Fed is looking to cool demand and control inflation. Photo: Jonathan Ernst/REUTERS By WSJ staff March 13, 2022 3:00...
Home Depot Expects Sales Growth to Slow in 2022
Sales growth will likely slow this year for Home Depot Inc., the home-improvement retailer said Tuesday, an indication that the...
U.S. Housing Affordability Worsens
U.S. housing affordability worsened in the fourth quarter as home prices rose alongside mortgage-interest rates.The Covid-19 pandemic helped spark a...
U.S. Existing-Home Sales Reached a 15-Year High of 6.1 Million Last Year
U.S. home sales surged to a 15-year high in 2021, powered by low borrowing rates and an intense buyer demand...
Economy Week Ahead: China GDP, U.S. Housing
A man passed through Beijing’s central business district late last year. Photo: greg baker/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images By WSJ Staff Jan....
U.S. Home-Price Growth Slowed Again in October
U.S. home-price growth slowed for the second straight month in October, an indication that the hot housing market may be...
Economy Week Ahead: Home Prices, Unemployment Claims
Data on average home prices in major metropolitan areas and pending home sales are due this week. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty...
Millennials Are Supercharging the Housing Market
The generation that supposedly didn’t want to buy things now accounts for over half of all home-purchase loan applications. Economists...
China Moves to Boost Slowing Economy
HONG KONG—China’s central bank said it would reduce the amount of money banks are required to set aside as it...
U.S. Home Sales on Track for Biggest Year in 15 Years
U.S. home sales rose in October as buyers continued to compete for a limited number of homes for sale. Existing-home...
Economy Week Ahead: Home Sales, Consumer Spending, Inflation
Reports on U.S. consumer spending and inflation highlight this holiday-shortened week. Outside of regular data, markets are also waiting for...
U.S. Home Sales Rose 2% in July Amid Higher Inventory
The U.S. housing market remained strong in July, with sales of previously owned homes rising at a faster pace than...
Towns Trying to Ban Natural Gas Face Resistance in Their Push for All-Electric Homes
Massachusetts is emerging as a key battleground in the U.S. fight over whether to phase out natural gas for home...
Economy Week Ahead: The Fed, U.S. GDP, Eurozone GDP
The Federal Reserve’s policy meeting and U.S. economic-growth figures are the focus this week. MONDAY U.S. new-home sales are expected...
U.S. Median Existing-Home Price Hit New High in June
The median U.S. home price rose to a new high of $363,300 in June as strong demand pushed home sales...
Economy Week Ahead: Housing, Jobless Claims, ECB
U.S. home builders have been caught between strong buyer demand and higher materials costs and difficulty securing lots and labor....
U.S. Home-Price Growth Rose to Record in April
U.S. home prices surged at their fastest pace ever in April as buyers competing for a limited number of homes...
