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  • Americans felt more pessimistic about the economy in August after 2 months of growing confidence, mainly due to inflation worries.
  • Job openings dropped to the lowest level in nearly 2-1/2 years, and resignations declined in July, as the labor market gradually slowed.
  • The Fed's preferred measure of inflation posted the smallest back-to-back increases in July since late 2020, showing inflation continues to cool.

Housing News

  • Pending home sales rose in July for the 2nd month in a row, despite elevated prices, rising mortgage rates and extremely limited inventory.
  • Housing prices showed further signs of stabilizing in June, according to 2 reports that signaled sales prices may have bottomed out.
  • Mortgage applications rose for the first time in 5 weeks despite interest rates hovering at recent highs, up 2.3% from the previous week. 

Market Minute Report - Mortgage News