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  • The Fed kept its policy rate unchanged at this week's FOMC meeting but kept alive hopes for at least one rate cut this year. 
  • Job openings fell to a 3-year low in March, and fewer people quit their jobs. Declining labor market conditions could be good for rates.
  • Consumer confidence dropped to a 21-month low in April, falling for the 3rd straight month amid concerns about the cost of food and gas.

Housing News

  • The FHFA House Price Index climbed at a faster than expected 1.2% rate for the month in February, reversing a 0.1% decline in January. 
  • Construction spending fell unexpectedly in March, though the acute housing shortage supports continuing activity.
  • The share of ARM applications rose to 7.8% of mortgage demand last week. Purchase apps fell 2% for the week and 14% from a year ago.

Market Minute Report - Mortgage News