![US new home sales July 26](https://images.forexlive.com/images/US%20new%20home%20sales%20July%2026_id_b4f4cb71-f45f-40e0-a932-d2d311c0a834_original.jpg)
- Prior was 696K (revised to 642K)
- Sales change -8.1% vs +10.7% prior
- Single family -8.1% vs +6.3 prior
- Prices +7.4% y/y
These numbers are from June when mortgage rates surged. They highlight some of the commentary from home builders, which showed falling interest in buying new homes along with cancellations.