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  • Consumer confidence ebbed in October after 2 straight monthly increases, reflecting concerns about inflation and a possible recession.
  • The economy posted its first period of positive growth for 2022 in the third quarter, at least temporarily easing recession fears.
  • Weekly jobless claims edged higher to 217K but were still below the 220K estimate and still signaled a strong labor market.

  • Despite cooling at a record pace in August, home prices were 13% higher nationally than last year, according to Case-Shiller.
  • New home sales fell 10.9% in September, following an unexpected gain in August. New home sales account for approximately 10% of the market.
  • Higher rates have pushed mortgage demand to nearly half of what it was last year. Last week’s purchase apps were down 42% year over year.

Market Minute Report - Mortgage News