Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged in March compared to February
March Unemployment Report from Bureau of Labor Statistics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 228k in February, 2025 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.2% – about the same as February. In addition, the report says employment in the federal government actually declined. […]
The way in which Americans allocate their finances
The Impact of Consumer Spending on U.S. GDP The Visual Capitalist says consumer spending represents 68% of U.S. GDP, with much of this used for housing, transportation, and healthcare costs. Today’s graphic shows the average annual expenditures of Americans, based on data from the Consumer Expenditures Survey 2023 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Stay safe […]
Inflation decreased in February
BLS Reports Inflation Eases in February The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in February, 2025. The all items index was up 2.8% for the 12 months ending in February. Interestingly, while the index for shelter increased 4.2% over the last year, […]
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2024.
America’s Real GDP Grows by 2.3% in Q4 2024  According to their “advance” estimate, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that America’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.3% in Q4 2024.   Click here to read the full report at the U.S. Bureau of Economic […]
10 States With the Most Affordable Cost of Living
Top 10 States with the Lowest Cost of Living We’ve had a lot of posts related to the cost of living and how it affects real estate and quality of life. With that in mind, a recent report from Realtor.com reveals their list of the top 10 states with the lowest cost of living. The […]
The ADP National Employment Report for September 2024 reveals the latest trends in job growth and labor market dynamics across various industries.
ADP National Employment Report for September 2024 According to the ADP National Employment Report for September 2024, private sector employment increased by 143k jobs and annual pay was up 4.7% year-over-year. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on the aggregated and anonymized payroll data […]
Which sectors have been most affected by rising prices?
Tracking the Impact of Inflation on the Economy At Real Estate Investing Today, we closely monitor inflation as it is a crucial indicator that affects the entire economy. A recent chart from Statista highlights the Consumer Price Index (CPI) categories that have been most impacted by inflation in recent years. The data reveals a significant […]
The housing sector continues to account for more than 16% of the GDP.
The Impact of Housing on the Economy We recently posted about the nation’s GDP was up 2.8% in Q2, 2024. The NAHB’s Eye on Housing took a deeper dive into the numbers to reveal that housing’s share of the economy stayed level at 16.1% in the Q2, 2024 and remained above 16% after staying constant […]
Housing’s Contribution to GDP Exceeds 16% for the First Time Since 2022
According to the NAHB’s Eye on Housing, the housing sector’s contribution to the economy reached 16.1% in the first quarter of 2024, exceeding 16% for the first time since 2022. This increase in housing’s share of GDP is attributed to residential fixed investment (RFI) and housing services. RFI includes home building, multifamily development, and remodeling, […]
The fourth quarter of ’23 witnessed a 3.3% increase in GDP.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, America’s real gross domestic product (GDP) experienced a 3.3% increase in the fourth quarter of 2023. This growth rate is 1.6 percentage points lower than the annualized increase in the previous quarter. For more details, you can read the full report at the U.S. Bureau of Economic […]