US Existing Home Sales; Forecast figure is not enthusiastic


USD: Existing Home Sales at 7:30 PM

Measures: Annualized number of residential buildings that were sold during the previous month, excluding new construction;

Released monthly, about 20 days after the month ends;
Next Release June 20, 2022

While this is monthly data, it’s reported in an annualized format (monthly figure x12);

It’s a leading indicator of economic health because the sale of a home triggers a wide-reaching ripple effect. For example, renovations are done by the new owners, a mortgage is sold by the financing bank, and brokers are paid to execute the transaction;

Forecast- [5.40M]
Previous- [5.61M]
Actual- ?

Impact- The forecast figure seems to be slightly negative for base metals and the dollar while positive for bullions. The actual figure is to release at 7:30 PM.

Source: Forex Factory

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