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Mortgage Market News
Delayed Housing, Inflation and GDP Data Released
February 23, 2026
The government has released delayed reports on home construction, home sales, GDP, and the Fed’s preferred inflation measure, PCE, following last fall’s shutdown. Here’s a look at the key highlights.
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Jobs Data Needs Closer Look, Annual Inflation Eases
February 17, 2026
January’s Jobs Report warrants a closer look, inflation data was encouraging, and existing home sales slowed to start the year.
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Labor Market Loses Momentum
February 9, 2026
Evidence of a cooling labor market continues to build, while national home price forecasts show upward momentum.
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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Trump Names Chair Pick
February 2, 2026
President Trump named his pick for the next Fed chair, the Fed held rates steady at its first meeting of the year, and home price data pointed to renewed national strength.
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Inflation As Expected, Housing Contracts Stall
January 26, 2026
The Fed’s preferred inflation measure came in as expected, while winter weather and the holidays slowed momentum in signed housing contracts.

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Home Sales Move Higher, Inflation Meets Estimates
January 20, 2026
Inflation data aligned with expectations in December, while lower interest rates have helped lift home sales.
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Soft Jobs Data, Slower Home Construction
January 12, 2026
The labor market continues to show signs of softening, while new home construction lost steam last fall.
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Housing Data Delivers an Upside Surprise
January 5, 2026
Pending Home Sales and home price gains came in stronger than expected, while unemployment claims fell below forecasts.
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GDP Beats Forecasts, Gig Economy Influences Claims
December 29, 2025
Delayed government data shows the economy grew faster than expected in Q3, while the gig economy continues to influence unemployment claims.
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Job Market Slows, Inflation Below Forecasts
December 22, 2025
Delayed government data showed inflation cooled more than forecasted, while the job market showed signs of softening. In housing news, sales ticked higher as inventory declined.