Investors appear to still be digesting welcome news that the U.S. and China have reached a preliminary trade deal. The first-round trade deal also marks a de-escalation between the world’s two largest economies. Still, there are issues to work out if another phase trade deal is to be signed. Healthy Housing: There have been lots of winners during the 2019 trading year, and the housing market participated. More Housing Data This Week: This morning, numbers on housing starts and building permits for November came in better than expected, adding to the narrative that the housing market is doing well.

Source: Forbes December 17, 2019 14:37 UTC