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  • Initial jobless claims dropped last week to the lowest level since mid-July, signaling that most companies are hesitant to lay off current staff.
  • The U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in nearly 2 years last quarter after consumer spending was revised higher.
  • Businesses say tariffs are driving up input costs, but weak demand keeps them from raising prices, squeezing margins across sectors.

Housing News

  • New-home sales jumped in August to a 3 1/2-year high, helped by lower mortgage rates and strong builder incentives.
  • Existing home sales were flat in August. Homes took longer to sell, averaging 31 days on market, and supply slipped 1.3% from July.
  • NAR reports that the median home sales price hit $422,600 in August, up 2% from a year ago. It was the 26th consecutive month of gains.

Market Minute Report - Mortgage News