MBS Road Signs 10-4-21

The last week of September was jam-packed with news on housing, inflation, and jobless claims.

The Case-Shiller Home Price Index showed that prices rose 1.6% from June to July and they were up a record 20% annually. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which measures home price appreciation on single-family homes with conforming loan amounts, also showed strong appreciation. Home prices rose 1.4% from June to July and 19% year over year.