2Q 2014 GDP
FFC is forecasting second quarter 2014 GDP growth of +2%, annualized. 2Q 2014 GDP growth is projected to be +1.4% year-over-year which is inline with prior forecasts.
New, Single Family Home Sales
FFC is forecasting sales of new, single family homes in the U.S. for 2014 will be 440 thousand homes. This is a projected 2.6% increase over the 429 thousand homes sold in 2013. For reference, here is the historical data for new home sales.
S&P 500 Stock Index Forecast
Stock Market Chart with Outlook
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Current Economic Indicators |
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| Global Stock Markets Growth, % | -0.10 |
| US GDP Growth, % | -3.00 |
| US Inflation Rate, % | 2.07 |
| US Unemployment Rate, % | 6.10 |
| Gold Price, $/oz | 1,294.75 |
| WTI Oil Price, $/bbl | 102.09 |
| US 10 Yr Treasury, % | 2.48 |