USA House Price Index (MoM) For December 0.1% Vs 0.3% Est.; 0.4% Prior
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The USA House Price Index for December showed a month-over-month increase of 0.1%, which is below the estimated 0.3% and the previous month's 0.4% increase.
February 27, 2024 | 2:00 pm
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The lower-than-expected House Price Index may lead to a cautious outlook on the real estate sector, potentially impacting SPY as it reflects the broader market sentiment.
The SPY ETF, which tracks the S&P 500, could see a neutral to slightly negative impact in the short term due to the lower-than-expected House Price Index. This data point suggests a cooling in the housing market, which could lead to cautious investor sentiment towards sectors related to real estate and construction. However, the overall impact might be moderated by the diverse composition of the S&P 500, diluting the effect of sector-specific news.
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