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  • The Fed left its policy rate unchanged at its June meeting but signaled rate hikes may come later this year to tame inflation.
  • Retail sales beat expectations in May. It was the 4th month of solid spending, highlighting the economy's resilience despite high gas prices.
  • Oil prices fell dramatically after Iran and the U.S. signed a memorandum of understanding that opens the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic.

 

 

Housing News

 

  • Single-family housing starts slipped 1.9% in May, as rising building materials costs and higher mortgage rates pressured affordability.
  • Pending home sales jumped to a 6-month high in May, up 3.8% for the month and 4.8% over the same time last year.
  • Purchase apps were up 3% and refi apps were up 17% over last year, though total volume fell 3.8% from last week.

 

 

Market Minute Report - Mortgage News