The following are median forecasts for this week's remaining U.S. data from a survey compiled by The Wall Street Journal.
The following are median forecasts for this week's remaining U.S. data from a survey compiled by The Wall Street Journal.
Forecasts were last updated Monday afternoon.
DATE TIME RELEASE PERIOD CONSENSUS PREVIOUS
Thursday 0830 Jobless Claims May 16 210K (18) 211K
0830 Housing Starts Apr 1.42M (20) 1.502M
A solid jobs report could alleviate fears of a weakening U.S. economy, which some recent signals have indicated.
The U.S. economy is projected to show job gains of 59,000 in March, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.4%.
Official housing data is on hold during the shutdown, but the NAHB builder index can offer a glimpse into construction trends.
The total picture is one of a labor market that, while undoubtedly cooling, is generally stable and resilient despite a number of…
The departments of Labor and Commerce had not posted revised schedules as of Friday morning, but updates are expected soon.
New data from the National Home Builders Association shows some optimism in the housing market. But Realtors in markets from…
