Economy

Housing

The US economy grew in the past quarter picking up the pace from the previous quarter. Unemployment continues to fall, with the headline rate ticking down to 4.1%. Workers’ earnings fell to $913/week this month, though the long-term trend is positive. Rental vacancies continue to rise, with the national rate ticking up to 7.5%. Home ownership is trying to escape its downward trend, with the national rate climbing to 64%. Home building applications are losing their upward momentum this month and quarterly housing prices continue to rise a further 2.6%. [Read more…] about U.S. Market Recon – December 2017