Year: 2025

During the last quarter of 2024, the US economy grew at an annual rate of 2.3%, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This expansion was below the expected 2.6% and represented a slowdown from the 3.1% increase seen in the previous quarter.In the fourth quarter of 2024, the United States economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.3%, as reported by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This growth rate fell short of the anticipated 2.6% and marked a deceleration from the 3.1% growth observed in the third quarter.Growth in the last quarter was mainly propelled by rises in consumer…

En 2024, el mercado inmobiliario de Estados Unidos sufrió una notoria caída, con las ventas de viviendas existentes disminuyendo a niveles que no se veían desde 1995. La Asociación Nacional de Agentes Inmobiliarios informó que solo se vendieron 4.06 millones de casas durante el año, lo que representa una disminución del 0.7% respecto a 2023. Esta reducción resalta las dificultades que enfrentan tanto compradores como vendedores en la situación económica actual.Elementos que Contribuyen a la CaídaSe han señalado varios factores importantes como contribuyentes a esta desaceleración:Altas Tasas de Hipotecas: Durante 2024, la tasa promedio para una hipoteca fija a 30…

En enero de 2025, la economía de EE. UU. mostró señales mixtas, evidenciando tanto fortaleza como nuevos desafíos en múltiples sectores.Tendencias de Actividad Empresarial y EmpleoBusiness Activity and Employment TrendsConfidence and Spending of ConsumersIn January, consumer confidence decreased for the second month in a row. The Conference Board announced a drop in its consumer confidence index to 104.1, down from 109.5 in December, which did not meet economists' predictions. This decline illustrates increasing worries among Americans about present economic circumstances and future outlooks. Despite increased borrowing expenses, retail sales climbed by 0.4% in December, showing strong consumer spending over the…