US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 10 October -1.8% vs -4.7% prior

Market index 317.2 vs 323.1 priorPurchase index 166.0 vs 170.6 priorRefinance index 1168.0 vs 1180.2 prior30-year mortgage rate 6.42% vs 6.43% priorThis is never a market moving release. Mortgage applications are generally inversely correlated to mortgage rates.
This article was written by Giuseppe Dellamotta at investinglive.com.

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The slight dip in the market index and mortgage applications suggests a cautious sentiment among potential homebuyers, likely influenced by the marginal increase in mortgage rates. This highlights the ongoing struggle for affordability in the housing market, as higher rates continue to dampen demand. Investors may note that even minor fluctuations in these indices can signal broader economic trends, particularly as the Fed navigates its monetary policy.