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Hello, BlackBird community! Market RUSSELL 2000 YTD: 1.53% S&P 500 YTD: 0.94%(quoted as of 4/13/2026) Understanding Major Indexes and Lesser-Known Indexes. Read Here Leading Economic IndicatorsNEW HOME SALES: New home sales fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 587,000 in January, down 17.6% from December and 11.3% from a year ago. Median prices declined to $400,500, while average prices also fell a bit. A sharp pullback in both sales and a modest decrease in pricing to start the year, suggesting affordability pressures are continuing to weigh on demand. (report) NEW CLAIMS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT: Initial claims rose to 219,000 for the week ending April 4, up 16,000 from the prior week. The four-week average edged up to 209,500. Claims moved higher, but the overall trend remains stable. The labor market is still holding up well for now. (report) What's the reason for following leading economic indicators? Read Here Financial Quote or Tip
Travel Tip: Don't forget travel insurance. It can protect you from major financial losses if something goes wrong. If you're in another country and run into medical or legal issues, travel insurance can be a lifesaver.
Sure, we’d all rather spend that money on an extra night out or some great souvenirs, but the small premium is well worth it if you ever face an emergency. If you have a higher risk of medical problems, travel insurance is even more important.
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Hello, BlackBird community! Market NASDAQ COMPOSITE ytd: 12.10% DOW ytd: 9.84% Sugar ytd: 17.07% Lumber ytd: -2.41% (quoted as of 10/21/26 ) Understanding Major Indexes and Lesser-Known Indexes. Read Here Leading Economic Indicators HOUSING STARTS: U.S. housing starts fell 5.2% in September to an annualized rate of 1.22 million homes, down 7.4% from a year earlier. Building permits were nearly unchanged, while completed homes increased 2.2%. The takeaway? Construction activity appears to be...
Hello, BlackBird community! Market NASDAQ COMPOSITE YTD: 16.94% RUSSELL 2000 YTD: 16.15% GOLD YTD: 0.25% BITCOIN YTD: 0.17% (quoted as of 09/21/26 ) Understanding Major Indexes and Lesser-Known Indexes. Read Here Leading Economic Indicators HOUSING STARTS: New residential construction softened in August. Total housing starts declined 2.6% from July to an annualized rate of 1.275 million, while building permits fell 2.7%. The decline was largely driven by multifamily construction;...
Hello, BlackBird community! Market S&P 500 YTD: 13.74% Canada S&P/TSX COMPOSITE YTD: 15.82% (quoted as of 8/14/26 ) Understanding Major Indexes and Lesser-Known Indexes. Read Here Leading Economic Indicators U.S. RETAIL AND FOOD SERVICE SALES: The latest Census Bureau report showed that U.S. retail and food service sales were down 0.6% from June but still 5.0% higher than July 2025. While spending slowed somewhat in July, consumers are still spending more than they were a year ago. The...