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The 7-day average cases is the highest since February 17th.The 7-day average hospitalizations is the highest since May 2nd.This data is from the CDC.According to… July 31st COVID-19, New Cases, Hospitalizations, Vaccinations; Already 2nd Worst Wave for Cases

The key report this week is the July employment report.Other key reports include ISM manufacturing and services indexes, July vehicle sales, and the Trade deficit… Schedule for Week of August 1, 2021

Fannie Mae reported that the Single-Family Serious Delinquency decreased to 2.08% in June, from 2.24% in May. The serious delinquency rate is down from 2.65%… Fannie Mae: Mortgage Serious Delinquency Rate Decreased in June

The 7-day average cases is the highest since April 18th.The 7-day average hospitalizations is the highest since May 6th.This data is from the CDC.According to… July 30th COVID-19, New Cases, Hospitalizations, Vaccinations

From BofA: We maintain our 2H forecast but adjust the composition, taking up inventories but taking down consumption (reflecting virus headwinds) and residential investment. (7.0%… Initial Q3 GDP Forecasts: 6% to 9% Range

The BEA released the underlying details for the Q2 advance GDP report today.The BEA reported that investment in non-residential structures decreased at a 7.0% annual… Q2 2021 GDP Details on Residential and Commercial Real Estate

Note: Both Black Knight and the MBA (Mortgage Bankers Association) are putting out weekly estimates of mortgages in forbearance.This data is as of July 27th.From… Black Knight: Number of Homeowners in COVID-19-Related Forbearance Plans Increased Slightly

The BEA released the Personal Income and Outlays, June 2021 and Annual Update report: Personal income increased $26.1 billion (0.1 percent) in June according to… Personal Income increased 0.1% in June, Spending increased 1.0%

Friday:• At 8:30 AM ET,: Personal Income and Outlays, June 2020. The consensus is for a 0.3% decrease in personal income, and for a 0.7%… Friday: Personal Income and Outlays

The 7-day average cases is the highest since April 18th.The 7-day average hospitalizations is the highest since May 9th.This data is from the CDC.According to… July 29th COVID-19, New Cases, Hospitalizations, Vaccinations