Homebuilder confidence improves for the fourth straight month

Homebuilder confidence improves for the fourth straight month

Strong demand, coupled with a lack of existing housing inventory and comparatively lower mortgage rates continue to drive buyers to new home construction, Homebuilder confidence continued its upward trajectory for the fourth... Read more »
Blend narrows loss in 2023, projects confidence in achieving profitability this year 

Blend narrows loss in 2023, projects confidence in achieving profitability this year 

California mortgage tech firm Blend Labs narrowed its loss in 2023 by expanding its consumer banking footprint and growing its mortgage consumer base.  The San Francisco-based company reported a non-GAAP net loss... Read more »
China’s biggest problem is lack of confidence: Standard Chartered CEO

China’s biggest problem is lack of confidence: Standard Chartered CEO

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — China is facing a confidence deficit as its economy undergoes massive transition and concern grows over its ongoing property crisis, a top banking CEO said while onstage... Read more »
Consumer Confidence Hits Two-Year High — RISMedia

Consumer Confidence Hits Two-Year High — RISMedia

Consumer confidence increased 6.8 points to 114.8 in January, the third consecutive month of increases and the highest reading seen since December 2021, according to the latest data from The Conference Board. ... Read more »
Homebuilders slash prices to clear inventory as confidence sinks again in November

Homebuilders slash prices to clear inventory as confidence sinks again in November

On the construction side, homebuilders as well as land developers found it hard to finance projects because of high short-term interest rates. On the consumer side, a large number of prospective buyers... Read more »