Economic Indicators

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New Home Sales407419- 2.9 %
Existing Home Sales47404450+ 6.5 %
Consumer Confidence3844.7- 15 %
Housing Starts550651-15.5 %
CPI210.2211.7- .7 %
Prime5%5.25 %-.25 %

Economic News

Home Builders Remain Pessimistic About Conditions   Full Article
Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2010--Home builders are downbeat about their prospects this year, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

IMF Head Says Global Recovery Charging Ahead   Full Article
Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 18, 2010--The global recovery is speeding ahead faster and stronger than expected, according to the head of the International Monetary Fund.

Consumer Sentiment Inches Higher in December   Full Article
Ann Arbor, MI, Jan. 18, 2010--Consumer sentiment edged higher in late December, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan index.

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