by Calculated Risk on 11/07/2024 10:45:00 AM Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: 1st Look at Local Housing Markets in October A brief excerpt: NOTE: The tables for active listings, new listings and closed sales all include a comparison to October 2019 for each local market (some 2019 data is not available). This…
by Calculated Risk on 11/07/2024 09:50:00 AM From Manheim Consulting today: Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Declined in October Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were lower in October compared to September. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 202.8, a decline of 3.2% from a year ago. The seasonal…
Charting and Technical Analysis FAQ 1. What is the main idea behind “Charting and Technical Analysis”? This book emphasizes the importance of technical analysis for all investors and traders, regardless of their chosen market (stocks, options, forex, etc.). It argues that understanding price movements and market trends through technical analysis is crucial for success, and…
Trade Your Way to Financial Freedom: A Detailed Briefing Main Themes: Developing a Profitable Trading System: The book centers around a 17-step trading model designed to guide individuals in creating a system tailored to their style, goals, and personality. It emphasizes that the “Holy Grail” in trading is unique for each individual. Understanding and Managing…
by Calculated Risk on 11/06/2024 07:36:00 PM Note: Mortgage rates are from MortgageNewsDaily.com and are for top tier scenarios. Thursday:• At 8:30 AM ET, The initial weekly unemployment claims report will be released. The consensus is for 230 thousand initial claims, up from 227 thousand last week. • At 2:00 PM, FOMC Meeting Announcement. The…
by Calculated Risk on 11/06/2024 02:51:00 PM CR Note: I’ll be assessing the impact of Trump’s election on the economy, but we have to remember he doesn’t do most of what he says. For example, in 2016 he promised to deport 10 million residents, but that never happened. He said he’d repeal and replace the…
Gold faced strong selling pressure today, dropping to the key level of $2,700—its nearly three-week low—within an hour before the European session. The Republican candidate, Donald Trump, leads in the U.S. presidential race and is likely to become the 47th President of the United States. This development triggered aggressive selling of the yellow metal and…
by Calculated Risk on 11/06/2024 07:00:00 AM From the MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey Mortgage applications decreased 10.8 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending November 1, 2024. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan…
by Calculated Risk on 11/05/2024 07:23:00 PM Note: Mortgage rates are from MortgageNewsDaily.com and are for top tier scenarios. Wednesday:• At 7:00 AM ET, The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) will release the results for the mortgage purchase applications index. Source link
U.S. Stock Market Wrap-Up: Election Anticipation and Investor Anxiety U.S. stocks ended slightly down on Monday after a volatile trading session, with investors bracing for a decisive week as the nation prepares to choose its next president and the Federal Reserve gets set to release a key policy statement. Final Push: Trump vs. Harris In…