Weekly Economic Recap: September 21 – September 27, 2026
Mortgage rates broke above 7% for the first time in over a year, hiring accelerated, and new home sales surprised to the upside even as consumer sentiment stayed near historic lows.
Labor Market
Weekly Economic Recap: September 14 – September 20, 2026
Last week brought a Fed rate hike, a rebound in retail sales, and further signs that housing affordability is under pressure as mortgage rates hit new multi-year highs.
Inflation
Weekly Economic Recap: September 7 – September 13, 2026
Last week's data releases painted a picture of a labor market holding steady, inflation reaccelerating on energy costs, and housing affordability continuing to slip as mortgage rates climb to multi-year highs.
Inflation
Weekly Economic Recap: August 31 – September 6, 2026
A look back at the week's key economic data releases, covering the labor market, housing, and wages.
Labor Market