Economists thought builder confidence would fall after the hurricanes, but it fell a lot more than expected.
Surprise! MBS Market Has ‘Banner Week,’ Despite Looming Fed Change
Walter Schmidt of FTN Financial says that the MBS market had a great week last week and he expects it to hold up this week as well, even if Fed
Mall REITs: What’s Up New Jersey?
This analyst remains cautious on mall REITs, but notes that some NJ properties are profiting from the region’s “favorable economic and demographic
Week Ahead: Federal Reserve Meeting Will Dominate
The FOMC isn't expected to hike rates, but is likely to announce it will start shrinking its balance sheet as soon as October.
Hartford Says It Needs Debt Relief as Credit is Downgraded
Matt Fabian of Municipal Market Analytics considers Hartford's bonds impaired since the city has indicated it can't handle all its debts.
More Consumer Products Companies Likely to Get Credit Upgrades
More companies are considered likely to upgraded while the list of companies likely to be downgraded continues to shrink.