Existing home sales rise in October despite government shutdown
Existing home sales defied expectations in October, rising 1.7% annually and 1.2% month-over-month thanks to lower mortgage rates.
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Government borrowing overshoots forecast by £9.9bn, piling pressure on Reeves before Budget
Government borrowing is £9.9bn higher than forecast so far this fiscal year, deepening pressure on Rachel Reeves as she prepares a tax-heavy Budget..
Read MoreTotal pending home sales reach multiyear high with mortgage rates near 6%
This year we have benefited from mortgage rates remaining below 6.64% for the last 16 weeks, spurring total pending home sales.
Read MoreGovernment unveils major AI investment package to drive UK growth and create thousands of jobs
The government has unveiled a major AI investment package, including a £10bn South Wales AI Growth Zone and £350m in national AI infrastructure..
Read MoreApple to host a separate October event for new iPad mini and more
Ahead of the iPhone 16 event next week, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple has been planning another keynote for M4 Macs and new iPads. …The..
Read MoreThe Goldilocks case for home sales in 2026
The trends are consistent enough to inspire me to sketch a Goldilocks case that results in very significant home sales growth 2026.
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