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Weaker Home Sales Helped Rates—Now the Bond Market Has to Hold the Gain

Aug 26, 2026

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Weaker Home Sales Helped Rates—Now the Bond Market Has to Hold the Gain

New-home demand weakened as inventory rose, improving the rate setup before today’s Treasury auction.

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