US MBA Purchase Index (Feb/27) 158.9 (Prev. 149.7)

Newsquawk Staff · 4 Mar 2026, 12:20 UTC

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The recent rise in the US MBA Purchase Index from 149.7 to 158.9 indicates a notable uptick in mortgage application activity. This could signal a strengthening in housing demand, potentially influencing upcoming economic data and market expectations for growth and interest rates, especially if this trend continues.

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