# US new single-family home sales slide in July as confidence dips

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- Reuters, 2026-08-25 17:25 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/new-us-single-family-home-sales-slide-july-2026-08-25/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8dcff98f08580001b665f2

> High mortgage rates pushed potential buyers to the sidelines, sending U.S. new single-family home sales sharply lower in July. Consumer confidence also fell to a seven-month low as concerns grew over the job market and inflation outlook.