When most of us think about the Fed (the Federal Reserve Board), we think about Chairman Jerome Powell setting bank rates that can have a major impact on the U.S. economy. But what you may not know is that the Fed is a prodigious monitor and relayer of economic data. New data points have come to my attention that show increasing pressure as consumer debt levels and delinquency rates continue to rise – a condition impacting the everyday average American consumer. I felt compelled to share this data with you so you can begin tracking it on your radar screens as well.
delinquency
Builders’ Construction Forecast Event for Media Has Powerful Data & Surprises
On Tuesday, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) held a webinar for the media called the 2012 Mid-Year Construction Forecast with presentations from some of the most powerful industry-related economists with fresh data and forecasts…and some surprises.