ABA DataBank: Existing home sales fell in October
Despite rising inventory, home prices continue to rise. For banks, continued weakness would likely keep mortgage originations, refinancing activity, and...
Economy
NFIB: Small-business optimism ticked down in October
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.1 point to 97.8 in September, slightly below the 53-year average of 98,...
New York Fed: Total household debt reached $19.1T in Q3
Total household debt increased by $334 billion, or 1.8%, in the third quarter to $19.1 trillion, the Federal Reserve Bank...
ABA DataBank: High CPI continued in October
Persistent inflation, combined with tighter household and small-business balance sheets, could impact consumer and commercial credit performance.
New York Fed: Inflation expectations held steady in October
Consumer inflation expectations remained unchanged at the short-, medium- and long-term horizons in October, according to the most recent Survey...
Fed: Consumer credit increased 4.2% in Q3
Consumer credit increased at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.2% during the third quarter and rose 6.2% in September,...
Preliminary: Consumer sentiment rises in November
Consumer sentiment increased 6.3% month over month in November to 51, and was unchanged one year ago, according to preliminary...
ABA DataBank: Food and housing as a share of total annual spending near 2010 levels
Housing and food accounted for nearly 47% of total consumer expenditures in 2025, their highest combined share since 2010, in...
ABA DataBank: Professional, business services jobs lead strong October report
Continued job growth, low unemployment and steady labor demand should support household income growth and consumer spending, providing a positive...
Mortgage rates inch down
The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.18% this week. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.57%.
