US consumer sentiment rose in December by less than expected and US existing-home sales barely rose in November, with contract closings ticking up 0.5% to an annual rate of 4.13 million. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Open Interest." ...

Existing-home sales in the US barely rose in November, as a recent moderation in price growth and mortgage rates motivated buyers at the margin https://t.co/Y6IW0v7FIJ ...

Modestly lower mortgage rates could result in a stronger showing this fall, however. ...