Sharkey, Howes & Javer

This week on Inside the Economy, we address the housing market, the AI investment frenzy, and economic growth in the U.S. Home prices have become increasingly unaffordable, and potential upcoming rate cuts are unlikely to solve the issue. Denver’s housing market remains flat, with some rising prices - where do prices appear to be increasing the most? Has the housing market reached a breaking point? The private sector continues to face a tighter labor market, largely due to increased productivity. Has it started to come apart, or is there simply more turnover in the labor force? Meanwhile, S&P 500 company earnings have been strong, driven mainly by gains in productivity. How do small business earnings compare? Tune in to learn more. Key Takeaways: • Core CPI Inflation at 3.0% (YOY) • 10-year bond yield at 4.01% • Crude Oil at $61.84 a barrel