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Macro EconomyMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 13 October 2026•Updated 13 October 2026•
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US Existing Home Sales Unexpectedly Rise in September

Key Facts

1US existing home sales saw an unexpected increase in September despite the pressure of high mortgage rates.

US existing home sales rose by 1.5% in September compared to the previous month, Seeking Alpha reported citing the National Association of Realtors. This growth marks the first monthly increase since May, defying consensus expectations of a decline or stagnation in real estate activity.

The increase occurred even as mortgage rates reached 7.49% on October 7, 2026, suggesting resilient demand or a shift in inventory dynamics. This unexpected strength in housing data serves as a positive macro signal for the US economy, though it may support expectations for interest rates to remain higher for longer.

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    Update: The annualized pace of sales reached 3.99 million units in September 2026. This figure reinforces data showing the first expansion in real estate activity in several months.