US May FHFA house price index +0.2% vs +0.3% expected - ConsultFX

US May FHFA house price index +0.2% vs +0.3% expected

May US housing data That's three straight months near a 0.2% m/m increase near the busiest time of year for home sales. The months immediately prior were much stronger so it's way too early to call it a trend but home price growth at 3% would raise some questions about the strength of the overall economy.