June 2016 US new home sales data report 26 July 2016

  • Prior 551k. Revised to 572k

  • Home supply 4.9 months vs 5.1 prior

  • Median sale price $306,700 vs $289,200 a year ago

Strong number and the highest for over 8 years.

Along side the decent print from the consumer confidence, markets have a reason to feel a bit chirpier today.

USDJPY is looking perky as it heads up to 104.80 and risk is generally looking better across most markets.

US new home sales