Group 1 - US consumer sentiment rose in December, but the increase was less than expected [1] - US existing-home sales saw a slight increase in November, with contract closings up 0.5% to an annual rate of 4.13 million [1]

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. ...