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  • The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% in November, below expectations but higher than the Fed’s stated goal of 2% inflation.
  • Fed meeting minutes show officials see room to cut rates more if inflation keeps easing, though they are split on how much to cut and when.
  • Jobless claims fell last week to the lowest in a month. The unemployment rate likely remained high in December due to sluggish hiring.

Housing News

  • Pending home sales surged to the highest level in nearly 3 years in November, as improving affordability drew in buyers.
  • Despite the improvements, the typical homebuyer still needs 7 years to save for a down payment, according to Realtor.com.
  • Active listings are now about 12% higher than a year ago but are still about 6% lower than they were pre-pandemic, per Realtor.com.

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