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U.S. new home sales sank in May, falling short of economist forecasts

Sales of new single-family homes dropped 7.3% from April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 580,000 units

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U.S. new home sales sank in May, falling short of economist forecasts

U.S. new home sales sank in May, falling short of economist forecasts

Published June 24, 2026 · Category: Markets

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Sales of new single-family homes dropped 7.3% from April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 580,000 units

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Originally published at qz.com.

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