by Calculated Risk September 18, 2024 7:29 PM
Note: Mortgage interest rates are Mortgage News Daily These are for top level scenarios.
Thursday:
• 8:30 a.m. ET; Unemployment claims (weekly) The report is coming out, and the consensus is that new claims are up to 235,000 from 230,000 last week.
• Also, at 8:30 a.m. Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey The consensus forecast is for it to rise from -7.0 to 2.0 in September.
• 10:00 a.m. Existing Home Sales The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced August home sales. The consensus forecast was 3.85 million, down from 3.95 million in July.