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• Mortgage Rates Hit 17-Month Lows, But 'Homebuyers Are Staying Patient' As Applications Stall

  Mortgage rates have fallen to the lowest level since April 2023, but homebuyer demand remains cautious, with mortgage applications rising only slightly. The decline in rates is impacting mortgage-linked stocks positively.

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• Top Performing Industry ETFs In June: Software Leads Returns, Chipmakers Attract Most Inflows

  June closed on a high note for the stock market, with the S&P 500, tracked by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY), gaining 3.2%, despite significant disparities in sector and industry performances. The technology sector, as tracked by the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:XLK), led the 11 S&P 500 sectors in performance last month, surging 7.7% and achieving its strongest monthly gain this year. In stark contrast, utilities lagged, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:XLU) dropping 6.3%, marking the worst month since September 2023. Top Performing Industry ETFs In June The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (NYSE:IGV) rallied 11.3% last month, topping the rankings among industry ETFs. Hot on its heels was the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:SMH), which climbed 8.4%, showcasing strong momentum in the semiconductor sector. Since hitting its low ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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• Home Prices Reach New Record Highs, Yet 'Signs Of Normalization' Emerge

  Residential house prices continued their upward trend, reaching new all-time highs in April 2024, yet the pace of growth has slowed, potentially suggesting early signs of normalization. The resilience of house prices was broad-based across the country, with all 20 of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas showing positive monthly increases. San Diego led the annual gains with double-digit growth. April’s House Price Index: Key Highlights U.S. house prices rose 0.2% month-over-month in April, up from a revised flat reading in March, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index. This increase fell short of economist expectations of a 0.3% growth, as reported by Econoday. House prices rose 6.3% from April 2023 to April 2024, slowing from the 6.7% year-over-year growth recorded in March 2024. For the nine census divisions, seasonally adjusted monthly price changes from March 2024 to April 2024 ranged from -0.2% in the West South Central and Middle Atlantic divisions to +1.4% in the East South Central division. The 12-month changes were all positive, ranging from +3.0% in the West South Central division to +8.5% in the New England and Middle Atlantic divisions. April’s S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index: Key Highlights The ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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• US Median Housing Rent Jumps To $1,653, Highest Since 2022: 'Demand From Young Renters Remains High'

  The median U.S. asking rental price saw an annual 0.8% increase in May to $1,653, marking the highest level since October 2022, sustaining an upward trend driven by robust demand and constrained supply. This is the second consecutive month of rent increases following nearly a year of declines, highlighting the ongoing affordability challenges renters face nationwide, according to Redfin data. The recent uptick in the median asking rent, which now stands just $47 below the record high, saw significant increases in Washington, D.C., Cincinnati, and Chicago, all of which experienced double-digit growth. On Tuesday, the iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (NYSE:REZ) declined by 0.9%, while the Tidal ETF Trust Residential REIT ETF (NYSE:Full story available on Benzinga.com

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• April Showers On Wall Street: Miners, Utilities Emerge As Bright Spots In Gloomy Market

  As April comes to a close, it’s time to compile the rankings for the top-performing sector and industry exchange-traded funds of the month. Taking a broader look at the stock market, the S&P 500 Index, represented by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY), finished April on a downturn, declining by approximately 3%. This marks the end of a five-month streak of gains. Similarly, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100, tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ), experienced a 3.5% decline. Among large-cap indices, blue-chip stocks showed slight underperformance, with the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:DIA) slipping by 4.5%. Small-cap stocks, represented by the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:IWM), plummeted by over 6%, marking their worst performance since October 2023. Overall, it has been a challenging month for the stock market, primarily due to inflation surprises surpassing expectations. This has led to a recalibration of market expectations regarding potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. Additionally, complex global geopolitical tensions have emerged, notably between Israel and Iran, alongside the ongoing issue in the Gaza Strip. May is anticipated to start with a crucial event as investors await the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Wednesday. While no interest rate changes are expected, all eyes will be on Fed Chair Jerome Powell‘s remarks to assess the Fed’s stance in response to recent inflation surprises. Read also: Federal Reserve Meeting Preview: High Interest Rates ‘Need More Time To Work,’ Bank of America Says Performance Of Sector ETFs In April ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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