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  • The economy grew at an annualized 2.1% pace in the 1st quarter, faster than previously estimated. Consumer spending rose 0.5%.
  • The PCE price index, the Fed's favored inflation gauge, rose 4.1% year over year in May, the most since April 2023.
  • Initial jobless claims fell last week in a sign of ongoing resilience for the labor market, though continuing claims crept up to 1.82 million.

 

 

Housing News

 

  • The rate of new home sales fell 7.3% to a 4-month low in May. The median price rose 2% for the month, reaching $424,900.
  • The ICE Mortgage Monitor reports homeowners tapped $47 billion in equity in Q1, the highest 1st-quarter level since 2021.
  • A mixed week for mortgage rates resulted in less demand for both refi and purchase apps, with total mortgage application volume down 3.8%.

 

Market Minute Report - Mortgage News