Fed's Harker Says Banks Telling Fed Almost No Activity For First Time Home Buyers Given Rates
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Federal Reserve's Harker has reported that banks are seeing almost no activity from first-time home buyers due to the current interest rates.
October 13, 2023 | 1:50 pm
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The lack of activity from first-time home buyers due to current interest rates may impact the broader market, including SPY.
The lack of activity from first-time home buyers indicates a potential slowdown in the housing market, which can have a ripple effect on the broader economy and thus impact the SPY ETF. This is due to the fact that the housing market is a significant component of the economy and changes in it can affect consumer spending and confidence.
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