Musing About Economics, Computers and Technology

Question #1 for 2026: How much will the economy grow in 2026? Will there be a recession in 2026?

Question #2 for 2026: How much will job growth slow in 2026? Or will the economy lose jobs?

Question #3 for 2026: What will the unemployment rate be in December 2026?

Thursday: Happy New Year!

Question #4 for 2026: What will the participation rate be in December 2026?

Freddie Mac House Price Index Up 1.0% Year-over-Year in November

Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims Decrease to 199,000

FHFA’s Q3 National Mortgage Database: Outstanding Mortgage Rates, LTV and Credit Scores

FOMC Minutes: Further Cuts "Likely" Appropriate if Inflation Declines as Expected

Newsletter: Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Up 1.4% year-over-year in October