posted by
dailyjane
577 days ago
in USD, AUD, Housing
The Australian dollar tumbled against its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday, hitting a 1-week low, in the wake of upbeat data on U.S. new home sales in September.
posted by
likethewindmillsofanemptymind
577 days ago
in USD, EUR, Housing
The greenback continued its rebound for the second day, hovering around one-week high versus the euro, following the news that showed improvement in durable goods and new home sales.
posted by
chloegurl
577 days ago
in USD, Fundamental, Housing
Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose at a slower pace than forecast in August from a year earlier, reflecting slumping sales as the effects of a tax credit waned.
posted by
chloegurl
579 days ago
in USD, Special, Housing
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the real estate water, ominous fins break the surface and circle the economy.
posted by
konata
579 days ago
in USD, Housing, Employment
Sales of US existing homes rose in September by the most on record, a sign cheaper borrowing costs are helping stabilise an industry that's battling the headwinds of foreclosures and joblessness.
posted by
lazybug
579 days ago
in USD, EUR, Housing
The euro firmed against the dollar Monday on a G20 currency accord that lacked specific targets, but its rise was slowed by better-than-expected US housing data.
posted by
alexandria
579 days ago
in USD, EUR, Housing
The euro trimmed gains against the U.S. dollar on Monday, easing off a 6-day high, ahead of the release of key U.S. housing sector data.
posted by
manicmondays
585 days ago
in USD, EUR, Housing
The euro dipped against the dollar, but experts warned that disappointing data on the U.S. housing market could push the common currency back up.
posted by
Leong
585 days ago
in USD, Fundamental, Housing
U.S. housing permits authorized in September were at a 539,000 annual rate, down 5.6% from August’s level and 11% lower than a year earlier, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported. That was lower than the 565,000 level that Briefing.com forecas
posted by
oldgerry
586 days ago
in JPY, Fundamental, Housing
The yen strengthened as report forecast to show a drop in U.S. housing starts drove demand for the currency as a refuge, and on prospects Japan will refrain from intervening in markets before a leaders’ meeting.
posted by
HousingMarket
586 days ago
in USD, Fundamental, Housing
The mortgage-bond market shows investors shrugging off speculation that the U.S. is in the throes of a foreclosure-document crisis.
posted by
vinia
586 days ago
in USD, Fundamental, Housing
NAHB Housing Market Index data will be released today which measures Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed home builders. It will have a minor impact on US dollar which will affect base metal and bullion prices.