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Economic Reports Closely Watching Consumer Spending
Recent economic reports find that despite economic volatility, consumer spending remains intact, and the labor market remains stable. However, current consumer spending rates could reflect…
Tariffs Begin to Impact the CLO Market
Large sales in the CLO sector have caused the risk premiums on top-rated CLOs to increase by 10 basis points. Other smaller, and lower rated…
CFPB Memo Hints to the Bureau’s New Direction
According to American Banker, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Russel Vought directed the CFPB to review and withdraw guidance that does not conform to the…
Tariffs Could Increase Housing and Rental Costs
Recent over-construction of multifamily properties had led to price concessions as landlords tried to attract tenants, according to the Wall Street Journal. However, current tariffs…
FT: Investment Pledges into the U.S. Uncertain
Many countries have informed their businesses to suspend investment into the U.S. According to the Financial Times (FT), $1.9 trillion in investment pledges from domestic and international companies…
Rising Housing Costs Put Homeowners in a Bind
Home equity in the U.S. has risen nearly 80 percent since 2020 – up from $19.5 trillion to $35 trillion, according to data from the…
NYT: Car Industry at Standstill Amidst Tariffs
According to the New York Times (NYT), many car manufacturers have begun to pause imports to the U.S., close down factories, and lay off autoworkers in response…
Housing Market Closely Watching Foreign MBS Holdings
Analysts are concerned that China and other foreign countries – which own approximately $1.32 trillion of U.S. mortgage-backed securities (MBS) — could offload their MBS…