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March 10, 2010
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The Empire State Manufacturing Index came in higher than expected and up from January's reading. The report also showed business activity picking up and business leaders forecasting better economic conditions in the coming months. In addition, Housing Starts for January came in better than expected and at the highest level since July, thanks in large part to the extension of the Homebuyer Tax Credit.
Bond prices were unable to improve after falling below an important technical level this week, and as a result, home loan rates ended the week worse than where they began.
While it's hard to say what opinions might be uttered this week, there will definitely be plenty of news in store.
We'll get a look at the housing market with Wednesday's New Home Sales Report and Friday's Existing Home Sales Report. It will be interesting to see if these reports are looking more positive, as many buyers are working to take advantage of the Homebuyer's Tax Credit before it expires this spring. If you want to learn more about this Tax Credit and how it might help you or someone you know - don't hesitate to get in touch with me, I can share all the details and important timelines.
Also this week, we'll get several reads on the health of the economy with Thursday's Durable Goods Report - which gives us an update on consumer and business buying behavior on big ticket items that last for an extended period of time - and Friday's Gross Domestic Product Report, which is the broadest measure of economic activity.
Tuesday's Consumer Confidence Report and Thursday's Initial Jobless Claims Report will also be important to watch. Last week's Initial Jobless Claims and Continuing Claims numbers were higher than expected, showing that the labor market is still struggling. The bottom line is that while some of the recent economic reports have had encouraging signs, the economy needs to create jobs and regain consumer confidence before any positive opinions on the economy will become reality.
And as if it won't be a week jam packed full of opinions already, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke will be weighing in with some thoughts of his own, as he testifies before Congress on Wednesday and Thursday.
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