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  • Consumer confidence reached its highest level since December 2021 and was up more than 30% since its April 2020 low. 
  • Job openings rose to a 3-month high in December. The continuing demand for workers demonstrates labor market strength.
  • The Fed left policy rates unchanged at this week's FOMC meeting but signaled a willingness to cut rates as data confirms inflation is cooling.

Housing News

  • A Harvard study showed rent costs have fallen from prior record highs and are now rising at a significantly slower pace of less than 1% annually. 
  • The FHFA’s House Price Index reports growth in November at a seasonally adjusted rate of 0.3% for the month and 6.6% year over year.
  • After rising for several weeks, total mortgage application volume dropped 7.2% for the week. Purchase apps fell 11%, while refi apps increased 2%.

Market Minute Report - Mortgage News