Housing
Macro Benchmarks
5 macro benchmarks instruments in the Housing sector on Barfinex.
Instruments
→US 30-Year Mortgage RateNeutral signalAmerican dream cost gauge — the rate that makes or breaks US housing affordability and sales.
→US Building PermitsNeutral signalHousing pipeline indicator — permits today become construction jobs and home sales in 6-12 months.
→US Existing Home SalesNeutral signalLargest US real estate market segment — inventory levels, mortgage rate sensitivity and wealth effect.
→US Housing StartsNeutral signalNew construction activity — lumber demand, construction jobs and residential real estate cycle signal.
→US New Home SalesNeutral signalFreshly built home demand — builder confidence, mortgage rates and suburban migration trends.