Conor Sen

Recent economic reports show that there’s little booming these days outside of AI and equities.

Developers need some relief on the cost front if they are going to keep constructing new homes even as prices fall.

The unemployment rate in America’s auto heartland is among the highest in the country.

Downside risks to the labor market are becoming more of a concern for Fed policymakers, with some open to a July interest rate cut.

An economic split with the Northeast and Midwest will leave states like Texas and Tennessee behind without a Fed rate cut.

Older Americans are holding up consumption, immune to the frustrations of weak labor and housing markets.

Older Americans are holding up consumption, immune to the frustrations of weak labor and housing markets.

A historic wave of apartment construction has kept rental prices down in much of the US, allowing would-be buyers to put off purchasing decisions.

Sentiment surveys have taken a dive, but the data on consumption and the labor market won’t catch up until much later this year.

Sentiment surveys have taken a dive, but the data on consumption and the labor market won’t catch up until much later this year.

As Trump's trade war gets underway, we're heading for a shift in spending patterns.

More sellers are showing signs of relenting and cutting their asking price.

Adjustable rate mortgages, which fell out of favor during the financial crisis, may well be ready for a comeback.

An expected drop in US apartment supply has landlords planning hikes.

Education, health care and government have kept payroll numbers buoyant, but hiring momentum even in those areas is fading.

Amenity-rich buildings are filling up fast, with landlords already pointing to a supply crunch. Older spaces are unloved.

Rising property values in the Northeast will give those keen on moving the confidence to pack up and leave.

Price and wage trends point to the Fed hitting its target this year, but whether it gets there now depends on Trump.

A pickup in unemployment and the worsening outlook for residential construction argue for more policy easing in 2025.

The days of young players tying themselves into team-friendly, long-term contracts is ending.