Last week's economic news included readings on housing markets, inflation, retail sales, and data on housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also published.

Last week's economic reporting included readings on new and pending home sales, inflation, and consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.

U.S home price growth slowed for the second consecutive month in August according to S&P Case-Shiller's national home price index. National home price growth fell by -9.8 percent year-over-year as compared to July's year-over-year reading of -5.3 percent. Home price growth slowed by -1.1 percent month-to-month from July to August.

Last week's economic reporting included readings from the National Association of Home Builders on national and regional U.S. housing markets. The National Association of Realtors(R) reported on sales of previously-owned homes, and the Commerce Department released readings on building permits issued and housing starts. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.