Mtg purchase apps, EU deficit limits, Wholesale sales, New home sales per capita

Unchanged from last week as modest growth from very low levels continues:

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The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index was unchanged from one week earlier. The unadjusted Purchase Index decreased 20 percent compared with the previous week and was 5 percent lower than the same week one year ago. Last year, the Fourth of July fell on the prior week.
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So now that they know larger deficits are better for an economy, why not raise the 3% limit for all?

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Low and the 3 month average declined:

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New home sales per capita still at prior recessions levels:

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