CNBC Editorial – Longest US Bull Market but Does Decline in Home Sales Foretell Recession

Today’s Editorial mentions that the current bull market has become the longest in history. However, there are storm clouds gathering.

CNBC reported that St. Louis Fed economist William Emmons stated in a recent central bank report that declining home sales are “consistent with the possibility of a late 2019 or early 2020 recession.” The analysis looks at the trends in 4 US markets and overlays the previous three recessions and home sales over prior periods.

You can access the CNBC Editorial at the following link: …  CNBC_070219JM

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