Housing Market Recap (excerpted from Gate House’s weekly note to clients)

As anticipated, Chairman Powell maintained a rather hawkish tone Friday afternoon, citing unexpected economic strength in the third quarter as reason to stay vigilant on inflation. “We are attentive to signs that the economy may not be cooling as expected.” Powell said.  The Fed, Powell said, is “prepared to raise rates further if appropriate and intend to hold policy … Read More

Housing Market Recap (excerpted from Gate House’s weekly note to clients)

The Fed will be in Jackson Hole next week, where Chairman Jay Powell is expected to speak following the inflation read last week: CPI registered 3.2% through July, and was up a modest .2% from last month, though core inflation is still elevated in the high 4s. Many believe the moderation has validated the Fed’s posture. Continued U.S. economic strength extending into Q3, however, adds further uncertainty to … Read More