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Falling Housing Permits Suggests a Cautious Outlook for Housing
Robert Hughes
Wednesday, October 17th, 2018

The housing market appears to be struggling with a combination of elevated home prices and rising interest rates. With interest rates likely to drift even higher over coming months and quarters, the outlook for housing is cautious. 

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Latest research

October Business Conditions Monthly
Robert Hughes, Senior Research Fellow
Friday, October 12th, 2018
AIER’s Business Cycle Conditions Leading Indicators index improved in September, hitting 88 following 83 in August.
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Everyday Prices Unchanged for the Second Month in a Row
Robert Hughes, Senior Research Fellow
Thursday, October 11th, 2018
AIER’s Everyday Price Index was unchanged for the second month in a row in September.
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September Business Conditions Monthly
Robert Hughes, Senior Research Fellow
Friday, September 14th, 2018
AIER’s Business Cycle Conditions Leading Indicators index rebounded in the latest month, registering an 83 in August.
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