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US existing home sales decline as high mortgage rates and prices reduce affordability

⚡ Markets: Negative for homebuilders, real estate services, and companies tied to home improvement. A significant housing downturn could be a headwind for the US economy and Fed policy.Homebuilder ETFs (XHB)US Mortgage-Backed Securities

Sales of previously owned homes in the U.S. fell for the third consecutive month in August, reaching the weakest level in over a year. The decline is attributed to soaring mortgage rates, which recently hit a 14-month high, and persistently high home prices, which are squeezing out potential buyers.

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