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четверг, 28 февраля 2019 г.
Thursday: Q4 GDP, Unemployment Claims and More
Finally - Q4 GDP!
Thursday:
• At 8:30 AM: The initial weekly unemployment claims report will be released. The consensus is for 225 thousand initial claims, up from 216 thousand the previous week.
• Also at 8:30 AM: Gross Domestic Product, 4th quarter 2018 (Initial estimate). The consensus is that real GDP increased 2.4% annualized in Q4,...
Chemical Activity Barometer "Flat" in February
Note: This appears to be a leading indicator for industrial production.
From the American Chemistry Council: Chemical Activity Barometer Is Flat In February
The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), a leading economic indicator created by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), posted a 0.0 percent change in February on a three-month moving average...
Zillow Case-Shiller Forecast: Smaller YoY House Price Gains in January
The Case-Shiller house price indexes for December were released yesterday. Zillow forecasts Case-Shiller a month early, and I like to check the Zillow forecasts since they have been pretty close.
From Aaron Terrazas at Zillow: December Case-Shiller Results and January Forecast: Slowing home price gains
For years, the housing market...
NAR: Pending Home Sales Index Increased 4.6% in January
From the NAR: Pending Home Sales Jump 4.6 Percent in January
Pending home sales rebounded strongly in January, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All four major regions saw growth last month, including the largest surge in the South.
The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, increased...
MBA: Mortgage Applications Increased in Latest Weekly Survey
From the MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 5.3 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 22, 2019. This week’s results include an adjustment for the Washington's...
How to Heal Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is a commonly-used term for pain in the tendons at the back of the elbow and is often caused by repetitive strain. Although the condition can be painful, it’s usually not too serious. Fortunately, tennis elbow may get better on its own as long as you don’t do anything to worsen the injury. Taking pain medication and massaging...
How to Lift a Heavy Object Safely
Lifting heavy objects on your own may look impressive, but it can cause serious injury and strain unless it’s done safely. Before you lift an object, always test its weight before lifting it. Depending on the object’s weight, you may lift it by hand or need equipment to transport the object over longer distances. If you have a job that requires...
How to Tell if Your Rabbit Is Lonely
Rabbits are very sociable animals who want constant companionship. They do their best when they have another rabbit to spend time with. A human can fill that void, however, it will require almost constant attention from you. Expect your rabbit to need more attention and do everything in your power to give it company.[1]
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How to Write Goodbye Letters
Saying goodbye is rarely easy, no matter what the circumstances are. A letter or email can help ease the transition for you and the people you're parting with, and you can use one in a variety of situations. For instance, you may write a professional goodbye letter if you're leaving your current job, or you may write a letter to your friend...