Passive Global Equity Flows

Passive Global Equity Flows Outflows from passive global equity funds are large. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Bloomberg U.S. Financial Conditions Index

Bloomberg U.S. Financial Conditions Index Looser financial conditions will make it harder for the Fed to bring inflation back to 2%. Image: The Daily Shot

U.S. Housing Starts and New One Family Houses

U.S. Housing Starts and New One Family Houses Housing starts declined 0.5% in November. Usually, a continued downturn may signal a contraction of the economy. And historically, a decline in residential real estate has led several recessions. But housing is already in a slump and shouldn’t cause a recession.