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  • Recurring unemployment claims jumped to their highest level since November 2021, indicating it’s harder for job seekers to find work.
  • Expectations for a September Fed rate cut surged this week after last month’s jobs report revealed major downward revisions to prior data.
  • Services activity stalled in July as orders flatlined and hiring weakened. Input costs saw their biggest jump in nearly 3 years.

Housing News

  • Goldman Sachs warned that housing will drag on economic growth in the 2nd half of the year. Residential investment is expected to fall 8%.
  • Purchase mortgage applications grew 1% over the previous week and were up 18% over the same week a year ago.
  • Despite sluggish sales, 74% of REALTORS® say they're “very certain” they'll stay in the business, showing resilience amid a shifting market.

Market Minute Report - Mortgage News