U.S. pending-home sales fell 4.6% in October, according to the National Association of Realtors.
The numbers: U.S. pending home sales fell 4.6% in October, the fifth straight monthly decline, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday.The index captures transactions where a contract has been signed, but the home sale has not yet closed.
... The numbers: U.S. pending home sales fell 4.6% in October, the fifth straight monthly decline, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday.The index captures transactions where a contract has been signed, but the home sale has not yet closed.Sales fell in three of the four regions, with the Midwest registering an increase.
Big picture: Sales have stalled as mortgage rates have jumped, making houses less affordable. Pending home sales are a leading indicator for the sector. Some economists think that buyers might return to the market as mortgage rates have plateaued. Market reaction: Stocks DJIA SPX opened slightly higher on Wednesday. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note jumped to 3.78%.
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