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  • September jobs data, released almost 7 weeks late, showed stronger than expected job creation, marking the biggest jump since April.
  • The unemployment rate grew to 4.4%, the highest level since October 2021. The increase was driven by an expansion in the labor force.
  • October's Fed meeting minutes revealed a divide among officials on rate cuts and whether inflation or the labor market poses the bigger threat.

 

Housing News

  • Existing home sales in October were 1.7% higher than a year ago, though homes are staying on the market longer at an average of 34 days.
  • After making gains earlier this year, the inventory of homes for sale has fallen to a 4.4-month supply, or 1.52 million units.
  • The median sales price of a home sold in October was $415,200, or 2.1% higher than a year ago. It was the 28th consecutive month of annual gains.

 

Market Minute Report - Mortgage News