
09/23/2025
📰 Weekly Market Recap
Fed Eases Rates
The Fed cut rates by 0.25% to 4.0%–4.25%, balancing inflation concerns with a softening job market.
Builders Stay Hopeful
Confidence held at 32, but future sales outlook hit a six-month high as lower rates could boost buyers.
Construction Slows
Starts fell 8.5% in August, with permits at a five-year low. Supply remains tight.
Spending Stays Strong
Retail sales rose 0.6%—triple expectations—driven by online and back-to-school shopping.
Jobs Still Cooling
Jobless claims dipped, but long-term unemployment remains elevated.
Family Hack
Celebrate National Key Lime Pie Day on Sept. 26 with an easy recipe!
Coming Up
Wed: New Home Sales
Thu: Existing Home Sales + Jobless Claims + GDP
Fri: PCE inflation report