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New York Post

24 Jul 2026, 15:03 UTC · 1h ago

New home sales pick up in June — but higher mortgage rates still sidelining potential buyers

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Bond markets are now convinced the Federal Reserve will soon respond with rate hikes, with a nearly 100% probability priced in for the September meeting. — Expectations of imminent rate hikes generally weigh on risk assets and increase borrowing costs across the economy.
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Average 30-year fixed-rate mortgages have climbed to their highest levels in 11 months, reaching between 6.58% and 6.69%. — Higher mortgage rates directly reduce housing affordability and dampen demand for new home construction.
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US new home sales rose 1.6% in June to an annualized rate of 628,000 units, exceeding economist expectations of 610,000. — A beat on sales estimates suggests some resilience in consumer demand despite headwinds, though the overall year-over-year trend remains down.
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