THE WALL STREET MARKET: Wall Street as of the October 11, 2018 is down. The reaction is due to the cause and effect of the recent FED increase in interest rates.
The is no cause other than this is an amount scheduled by the FED back in 2016-2017.
The effect is that the raises are unwarranted and the result is the continuing down trending of the USA economy.
Bond Yield 4.0% Not easy to find.
Bank Interest Rate 1.90%
1 Yr. CD Rate 2.35% to 2.65% $5,000.00 to $100,000.00
Savings Rates 2.65% to 3.50%
Note: Savings rates on CD have risen. There is a substantial penalty for early withdrawal. e-RETV News in Brief: Research and Development
_______________________________________ FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD 8-23-2018
Overall USA Economy continues to downtrend. Real Estate Home Sales are (-0.58%) for 2018.
September is the 5th straight month (0.00) of negative Home Sales Results Nationwide. RETV.News _______________________________________ EDITORIAL VIEWPOINT: The Federal Reserve Board under the Direction of Jeremy Powell is doing less than the expected job to rebuild America.
Can you imagine what it would be like if the FED was free from there actions? They are driving America into the ground with their decisions.
The FED is responsible to America first. RETV.News 10-11-2018 _______________________________________ REAL ESTATE 12-05-2018 USA HOME SALES Down in 2018 MEDIAN PRICE - Up Oct. Month to Month 11-30-2018 10-30-2018 $255,400 ( from a year ago) 9-30-2018 $258.100 8-31-2018 $264,800 7-31-2018 $269,600 6-31-2018 $276,900 5-31-2018 $264,800 4-30-2018 $257,490 revised 3-15-2018 $240,000 2/13/2017 $246,800 11/30/2017 $248,000 9/30/2017 $245,100 8/30/2017 $253,100 7/30/2017 $263,800 _______________________________________ Editor's Viewpoint: October 2018
With all other major sales figures down, such as Retail Sales at 0.1%. It was one of the lowest gains this year. The 0.1% gain showed fall is mainly due from car sales and clothing and home furnishings. It was the 3rd similar fall -0.1% in January +0.1 %February and -0.1% in August.
Needless to say the +0.4% average for the year of 2018 is short somewhere between -3.1% to -4.6% percent. _______________________________________
Editorial Speculation: October, 2018
The economy is not growing as quickly as expected.
Trump has put the FED on notice that he is unhappy with the recent decision of the FED which is to up interest rates.
Actually no decision, as the FED has proceeded exactly with their plan of 2016-17 and not with America's future.
Powell proving that he is a bureaucrat first.
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Semi Annual Archive from May 2018 article:
Individual Workers Averaged Income Annual USA Median Income: Source: US Census Bureau
2018 - $31,364 (Up +$0.72 cents a day) 2016 - $31,099 2 Year Wage increase $ 265.00
CPI 2017 - 2.0% 2016 - 1.3%
2 Year Price increase $1,035.01 ( Up -$2.83 cents a day)
Shortfall on income (- $ 770.01 Annual) Prices increased more than income. ______________________________________
Just The Facts: Archive Date FULL TIME WORK DEFINITION CHANGED JANUARY 8, 2015
Changing the ACA's Definition of Full-Time Work. ... Employers may also opt to avoid the mandate by reducing hours and substituting part-time workers for full-time workers. However, contrary to the conventional 40 hour definition of full-time work, the law defines full-time employment as working at least 30 hours per week.Jan 8, 2015
JUST THE FACTS ~ WAGES SHOULD BE CALCULATED BASED ON A 35 HOUR WEEK RATHER THAN 40 HOURS. _______________________________________
PART TIME WORK DEFINITION
A part-time contract is a form of employment that carries fewer hours per week than a full-time job. They work in shifts. The shifts are often rotational. Workers are considered to be part-time if they commonly work "1 hour" or fewer than 30 hours per week. _______________________________________
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USA ECONOMIC NEWS as of April 12, 2018 REAL TIME ANALYSIS Annual Report and Comparison
April 4, 2017 The TRUMP Trek begins to Restore America. Obama leaves a trail of Debt for Americans.
US NATIONAL DEBT: As Of: 4-4-2018 -$21 TRILLION 115 BILLION Up from -$19 TRILLION 963 BILLION 1/20/17 National Debt: Notes In 2008 the National Debt as of January 9, 2008, was 9 Trillion 719 Billion. The National Debt has more than Doubled in the last nine years. -1 Trillion went to the Mortgage Crisis 2008-2009 from the G.W. Bush Administration. An additional 9 Trillion was added to the US National Debt by the Obama Administration. From 2009-2016 the National Debt more than doubled the amount that has been accruing since the 1960's US GDP GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT: Is Up +879 BILLION to +$19 TRILLION 865 BILLION FROM +$18 TRILLION 986 BILLION SHOWS SOME SIGNS OF CURRENT AND POTENTIAL GROWTH IF NOT CHOKED OFF
4/2018 US DEBT TO GDP RATIO: (-106.29) ^ Up From 4/2017 -104.49% Worse in last 12 Months -1.88% ^ This is due to USA Debt exceeds USA Gross Domestic Product. Current Debt is increasing more than the Gross Domestic Product increase year to date.
Obama has increased the USA Dollar Supply -963 Billion in 12/31/2016 -536 Billion 4/4/2018 Improved 427 Billion fewer dollars printed compared to 12/31/2016 IMPROVED 55%. Result a Lowered USA Debt and public tax burden to date.
Cost to each Taxpayer 12/31/2017 an additional -$2,962.00 Annual. Down to -$1,629.00 4/4/2018 est. With no apparent Benefit to the USA Taxpayer.
As of 4/4/2018 - - - - - The above negative ratio indicates that the USA is spending more money than produces.
In 2018 Congress and President Trump passed 1 Trillion 300 Billion USA Budget. This is the first realistic US Government increase since 9/11. Budget Deficit listed below are for each year shown with a similar amount increasing annually for years not shown. Milestones. Year Deficit Amount 2002 - -$158 Billion - G.W. Bush 2008 - -$459 Billion - G.W. Bush 2012 - -$1 Trillion 87 Billion - Obama 2016 - -$767 Billion - Obama 2017 - -$812 Billion - Obama >Trump 2018 est -$633 Billion - Trump The increasing Debt of the war effort is approaching 1 Trillion Dollars Annually.
This amount is approximately the same amount that is being added to our National Debt annually. -$1 Trillion Dollars of Taxpayer Liability proposed for 2019. Approximately -$1 Trillion Dollars of War Debt over the existing 1 Trillion 200 Billion 2018 Budget.
Without the expanding World War effort the USA in a very stretched sense would be within the proposed budget set for 2018. The USA War Chest is approaching $700 Billion. This is more than 10x that of any other Country in the World. In comparison, FDR Debt of World War II was -$21 Billion Dollars in 1942 and -$55 Billion in 1943 estimated Annual.
2016: The Obama Administration and Congress is -$592 BILLION OVER THE 1 TRILLION 100 BILLION US 2016 BUDGET. Expressed as a percentage that is 53.81% ^ over budget. The Obama, US War chest is 548 Billion. The USA is not a healthy economy at this time.
AAmericans Living in Poverty exceed 42 Million or 12.96% 1/2017. This number has improved as of 4/2018 to just over 39 Million. 2017: Americans Living off Food Stamps is 41 Million1/2017. 4/2018: This number has improved to just under 41 Million. Both sets of numbers encompass different Americans with some duplication.
December 31, 2008, Comparison (year-end)
US NATIONAL DEBT:
-10 TRILLION 447 BILLION
US GDP GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT:
+13 TRILLION 976 BILLION
US DEBT TO GDP RATIO: +35.46%
The above positive GDP Ratio reflects a USA economy that has produced more than it has spent.
BOTTOM LINE: 1/31/2017
WORSE 2008 TO 12/31/2016 -41.83% January 31, 2017 -41.15%
THE USA ECONOMY IS OVER -40.00% WORSE AS OF JANUARY 31, 2017 THAN IT WAS IN DECEMBER 31, 2008. Improving This does not include random Money printing.
AVERAGE INFLATION RATE COMPARISON
YEARS INFLATION RATE AVERAGE 2017 TO 2018 1.8% Moderate Low 2009 TO 2016 1.4% Recession 2000 TO 2008 2.9% Moderate
America as a Democracy powered by Capitalism should have a positive "Growth at a Rate." This includes Real Estate and Retail Sales as a Country. In order to do so a 2.5% Inflation Rate is Low and a 3.5% Inflation Rate is Moderate High when compared to USA history and the current Global Economy. See World News page grid. _______________________________________
EXIT BENCHMARK: 3/28/2017 USA Full Time Employment Needed: 1 Million 215 Thousand Americans To get back to 2008 Actual Unemployed Level _______________________________________ USA Overall Debt As of 1/10/2017: Obama EXIT BENCHMARK As of 4/04/2018: Trump Current Performance US Budget Deficit: -$5 Trillion 645 Billion US Budget Deficit: -$6 Trillion 001 Billion Social Security: -$15 Trillion 619 Billion Social Security: -$16 Trillion 877 Billion Medicare: -$27 Trillion 720 Billion Medicare: -$27 Trillion 879 Billion Total 1/10/2017: -$48 Trillion 984 Billion Total 4/04/2018: - $50 Trillion 757 Billion _______________________________________ USA Overall Debt Continued: Total 1/10/2017: Total 4/12/2018: Unfunded Liabilities : -$55 Trillion 777 Billion Unfunded Liabilities: -$62 Trillion 008 Billion National Debt: -$19 Trillion 954 Billion National Debt: -$21 Trillion 931 Billion Federal Reserve Deficit -$3 Trillion 200 Billion Federal Reserve Deficit -$3 Trillion 200 Billion Liability Per USA Taxpayer $875 Thousand 156 Dollars as of 1/10/2017 $929 Thousand 559 Dollars as of 4/12/2018 Real time analysis: 4/2018 Trump FUTURE PROJECTION: 2021 _______________________________________ Not counted above: US Government IOU's to the American Public +2 Trillion 600 Billion + Yield for all Monies Removed from the Social Security Trust Fund completed without voter approval. US Government War Chest: +$633 Billion National Debt Annual Interest: +$225 Billion USA Budget 2018 $1 Trillion 300 Billion _______________________________________
4/4/2018 TODAY ACTUAL
US Budget Deficit: -$6 Trillion 001 Billion Social Security: -$16 Trillion 879 Billion Medicare: -$27 Trillion 879 Billion Additional Unfunded Liabilities+ National Debt -$61 Trillion 917 Billion Liability Per USA Taxpayer $875 Thousand 156 Dollars as of 1/10/2017 $929 Thousand 014 Dollars as of 4/04/2018
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Editor Noted: War Funding is approximately -$633 Billion going up to 1 Trillion annually. In 2015 it was $736 and 2016 $767 Billion.
USA Budget 1 Trillion 300 Billion "estimated" Defense Spending - Non defense spending 2018 - $633 Billion - $539 Billion USA 2019 - $700 Billion - $590 Billion USA 2020 - $715 Billion - $605 Billion USA _______________________________________ Further USA Economic News may be found on the Daytona USA Financial News and Daytona USA World News pages.
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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION: As the Trump Administration continues to press forward with a America agenda the economy continues to improve somewhat.
Recently the Democrats, which have been going against the administration. Although they did approve by a vote an appointment to the Supreme Court.
The administration in the 3 months it took a loss in rebuilding substantial ground of America.
It seems no matter which way the administration goes there is a Democratic coup that does not want what ever it is.
So far Trump has played a important role in politics and the political structure of America. His accomplishments are many compared to other Presidents in the same time span.
Basically he has a political agenda for the people. _____________________________________ Trump Speculation per Thousand Dollars: Trumps Initial Personal Income Plan Per from 1/20/2017: $1000.00 Earnings +280.00. Inflation at 3.5% over 8 years $1280.00 Earnings in 8 years ______________________________________ $500.00 Expenses for the $1000. Earnings +140.00 Inflation at 3.5% over 8 years $640.00 Expenses in 8 years ______________________________________ +$13,440. End Game per $1000.00 of Income ______________________________________ Benchmark for Real Estate Appreciation 7.5% Annual ______________________________________
$100,000 Home Value 1/1/2017 $178,347 Estimated Value 1/1/2025 +$78,347 End Game Per $100,000 Real Estate Invested ______________________________________ $100,000 Stock Market Investment $152,308 Yield Estimated at 5.4% Annual +$52,308 Per $100,000 Invested in the market. or + $5,230 Per $10,000 Invested in the market. ______________________________________
USA Economic Advancement ______________________________________
USA PRODUCTIVITY Projection
1st Quarter 2018 GDP Growth was 2.2% lower than expected. 2nd Qtr is at 4.1%. 6 Month Average 3.1%
3rd Quarter Report due 10-27-2018
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JOB GROWTH FED indicates Unemployment Benefit Rate up from 3.8% in May to 4.0 %in June 2018 to 3.7% in Sept. Most jobs to existing employed under 40 hours.
Actual Unemployment is closer to 7.7%
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Above Averages Courtesy of RETV.News USA ANNUAL INFLATION RATE Trump Target 2.5% - 3.5% ____ Economic Inflation Range Benchmarks +1.5% Recession +2.0% Low to Moderate +2.5% Moderate Low +3.0% Moderate +3.5% Moderate High ____
A Moderate level is necessary to "Make America Great Again". Inflation is needed for growth. ____ 1.5% is a Top 10 Country Recession Level 2.5% is a Top 10 Country Moderate Level ____ INFLATION RATE 2018 8 Month Average as of Sept. 1, 2018 2.115%*
2018 |
+2.1%* |
Low |
2017 |
+1.9%* |
Low |
2016 |
+2.2%* |
Low |
2015 |
+1.8%* |
Low |
*COURTESY OF THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS _________________________________ RETV News Alert ~ USA First 8 Months The Average Inflation Rate for January thru August 2018 is 2.115%. Fluctuating Inflation Rates as shown indicate economic instability. Upward Inflation Rates show stable growth. A 3.5%+ Inflation Rate is the rate or value of a economy that is beginning to overheat. _________________________________ Bureau of Labor Statistics USA Inflation Rate 2018-17 by the Month August 2018 Inflation Rate is 2.2%
January 18 |
1.8% |
Feb. 18 |
1.8% |
March 18 |
2.1% |
April 18 |
2.1% |
May 18 |
2.2% |
June 18 |
2.3% |
July 18 |
2.4% |
August 18 |
2.2% |
Sept. 18 |
% |
Oct. 17 |
1.8% |
Nov. 17 |
1.7% |
Dec. 17 |
1.8% |
USA Inflation Rate All items less food and energy in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted. |
Revisions Courtesy of: US Bureau Of Labor Statistics October 12, 2018 Inflation Rates adjusted as Reported by US Bureau of Labor Statistics all items less food and energy ____________________________________
2021 TRUMP ADMINISTRATION GOALS OFFICIAL PROJECTIONS
US Budget Deficit: -$4 Trillion 984 Billion Social Security: -$22 Trillion 765 Billion Medicare: -$28 Trillion 311 Billion Total 7/8/2021: -$56 Trillion 060 Billion Unfunded Liabilities: -$49 Trillion 416 Billion National Debt 2021: -$22 Trillion 734 Billion ~~2021 estimates are Subject to Revision~~ National Debt: 4/2028:-$21 Trillion 119 Billion National Debt: 1/2017:-$19Trillion 540 Billion ______________________________________
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October 10, 2018 USA compared to EURO BANK $1.00 Dollar is worth $0.87 to Euro Dollar Up $0.02
USA Savings Account Up to 1.90% ~ 1.75% Average EURO 1.25% Up To 1.45% ~ 1.375% Average "Secured" Interest Rate Yield for 2017
Unchanged 10-12-2018
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October 12, 2018 US FED PRIME RATE 5.25% Up .25% September 26, 2018 ____________________
Higher interest rates result in the tightening of Mortgage Loan Underwriting.
October 12, 2018 Mortgage Rates do reflect recent FED Rate Hike of September, 2018.
Analysis: The FED is moving to fast for the economy. Individuals in the USA can not keep up with the FED. This is why the preceding FED Chief was replaced.
Foreclosures have increased 44% nationwide. Inflation Rate up .5%+-. From 1.7% to 2.2%. Interest Rates up +2.0% (from 12/16) to 5.25%. Trump says to fast, on interst rates. He is correct.
Rates Posted are as of October 10, 2018 Up. 0.25%-.375%
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October 12, 2018 USA HOUSING SALES: August 2018 Neutral 0.00% (Down) July 2018 Down -2.7% June 2018 Down -0.6% May 2018 Down -0.4% April 2018 Down -2.5% March 2018 UP +1.1% February 2018 UP +3.0% January 2018 DOWN (-3.2%) USA Real Estate Growth (-0.58%) 2018 ______
USA Real Estate Growth Non-Existent in 2017 Retail Sales Growth Non-Existent in 2016
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REAL ESTATE USA AVERAGE HOME INCOME QUALIFIER INFO 10/12/2018 most recent releases ___ Median Individual's Income August 2018 $32,111. 00^ ___ Estimated Average Family Income $56,516 ^ Up as of Aug. 24, 2017 Census Bureau most Recent Release ___ PURCHASE PRICE $242,300 Loan Amount $193,840 Qualify with 20% Down $48,160. Qualify with $56,516. Annual $4,709. Mo ___ Loan Rate 5.05% 30 due in 30 Yrs. Payment $1,047.00 a Month Taxes and Insurance $249.00 Other Debt $533.33 $1829.33 PITI and Debt per Month Ratios 27.52/ 38.84 ___
Ratios 33.00 / 38.00
A Cash Down Payment of 20% is estimated at $48,160. Plus closing cost and cash reserves of approximately $12,000.00. Total cash required $60,160. to close escrow.
Average USA Family has exited the home ownership market.
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Home Loan |
Point Cost Est |
Retail Rate |
30/30 - 417K |
0% |
5.05% ^ |
5/25 - 417K |
0% |
4.29% ^ |
15/15 - 417K |
0% |
4.44% ^ |
30/30 + 418K |
0% |
4.99% ^
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Point Cost Lowers Rate |
FNMA FHLMC |
Retail Averaged Rate |
Commercial 7 Yr. Fixed Due in 20 $6,000,000. |
0% |
7.5% ^
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Prime Rate |
5.25% 5.00% 4.75% 4.50% 4.25% 3.50% 3.25%
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9-26-2018 6-12-2018 3/22/2018 12/14/2017 9/30/2017 10/1/2016 10/1/2015
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Fannie Mae 60 Day Rate Delivery 30/30 YR. |
4.54% 4.16% 4.25% 4.28% 4.05% 4.00% 3.58%
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10-11-2018 7-13-2018 6-14-2018 5/15/2018 4/04/2018 2/13/2018 12/27/2017
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Foreclosures USA HOME FORECLOSURES REPORTED Foreclosure Filings in 2018 -602,827 10/12/2018 Foreclosure Filings in 2017 -676,535 12/31/2017 Foreclosure Filings in 2016 -933,045 12/31/2016 RETV.News Research and Development CURRENT HISTORY 2018 Foreclosure Filings ~Sept. 2018 602,827 v Foreclosure Filings ~ Aug. 2018 617,547 v Foreclosure Filings ~ July 2018 625,439 v Foreclosure Filings ~ June 2018 633,332 v Foreclosure Filings ~ May 2018 640,952 v Foreclosure Filings ~ April. 2018 651,979 v
Note: The above figure does not include defaults, auctions and repositions as shown in the annual figures below. These numbers are the best representation of the activity on the banking market ________
Courtesy of RETV.News 10/12/2018 Update
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