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  • The Fed cut its policy rate by a quarter point this week. Forecasts from Fed members indicate 2 more cuts could be coming this year.
  • However, Fed Chair Powell noted the Fed's job could get more difficult as members balance the tension between rising inflation and a worsening job market.
  • After an unusually large jump the previous week, initial jobless claims dropped last week by the most in nearly 4 years, falling by 33K.

Housing News

  • Builder confidence in the housing market remained unchanged in September, despite higher expectations of future sales in coming months.
  • Single family housing starts plunged to a near 2 1/2-year low in August amid a glut of unsold new homes. Permits dropped 2.2%.
  • As mortgage rates fell ahead of the Fed meeting, purchase mortgage applications rose by 3% for the week. Refi apps jumped 58%.

Market Minute Report - Mortgage News