• Prior 0.433m revised to 0.425m
  • 18.6% m/m Prior 6.4% revised to 3.7%

That’s a big jump in new homes and should go someway to lessening any worries over the housing market.

USD/JPY up to 101.99 from 101.92

Compared to last year sales were up 16.9% and the monthly gain is the highest since May 2008

US new home sales 24 06 2014

US new home sales 24 06 2014