The report from the "Big headwinds remain for Home sales increased 0.5% last month to a ‌seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.13 million units, the NAR said. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast home resales would rise to a rate of 4.15 million units. Sales surged 4.1% in the Northeast, which accounts for a small share of the housing market. They increased 1.1% in the densely populated South, but fell 2.0% in the Live Events Home sales declined 1.0% in November on a year-over-year basis. The rate on ...

The dollar index (DXY00) climbed to a 1-week high on Friday and finished up by +0.19%.  The dollar rose on Friday amid yen weakness.  Also, upbeat comments on Friday from New York Fed President John Williams supported the dollar, as he said some of the data we're seeing is "pretty encouraging" and that he sees no sign of a sharp deterioration in the jobs data.  The dollar fell back from its best level after the University of Michigan's US Dec consumer sentiment index was unexpectedly revised lower.  Also, ...

Photo by BeInCrypto Fresh US economic data is sending a clear but nuanced signal to markets. Inflation pressures are easing, but consumers remain under strain. For Bitcoin and the broader crypto market, that mix points to improving macro conditions, tempered by near-term volatility. Why Inflation Expectations Matter More Than Sentiment US consumer sentiment edged up to 52.9 in December, slightly higher than November but still nearly 30% lower than a year ago, according to the University of Michigan. At ...

The University of Michigan's monthly survey's headline index rose to 52.9 this month, from 51 in November. ...

All right, that's a quick snapshot of how we get up and running for trade today. Uh let's get to George Sis who joins me this morning. Very good morning to you, George.And we do have some uh data hitting the tape this morning. We've got consumer sentiment. Let's start with that.What are you seeing. >> Well, I think if you consider consumer sentiment, if you go back to 2024, October of 2024, so almost a little bit over a year ago, sentiment's actually drifted lower, but it st seems to stabilized slightly abo ...

US consumer sentiment rose in December by less than expected and US existing-home sales barely rose in November, with contract closings ticking up 0.5% to an annual rate of 4.13 million. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Open Interest." ...

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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks gained ground on Wall Street Friday for a second straight day, wiping away losses from earlier in the week. Technology stocks were once again the main force behind the market's broader moves, especially companies with a focus on artificial intelligence. Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed out the week with gains, despite several stumbles early this week. The S&P 500 rose 59.74 points, or 0.9%, to 6,834.50. It notched a 0.1% gain for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ro ...

New data reveals pessimism is on the rise as cost-of-living pressures and housing affordability reshape consumer expectationsNEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New research from Cint, a global leader in research and measurement technology, reveals a growing sense of pessimism among consumers as they reflect on the past quarter century, with rising costs, financial insecurity, and declining trust in brands shaping how people view the state of the world today. According to Cint’s “The Quarter-Century ...