Existing Home Sales (Aug.)

The 0.7% m/m fall back in existing home sales in August reflects falling mortgage borrowing and took sales back close to the low levels recorded in January. Our view that mortgage rates will remain above 6% for the rest of the year means demand will remain weak. As a result, we expect existing home sales to stay subdued, ending the year around 4.5m annualised.

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