House Price Index y/y measures average changes in the value of single-family homes in the US in the given month compared to the same period of the previous year. Higher housing prices can strengthen consumer confidence and lead to an increase in consumer spending, which in turn can lead to an increase in economic development and inflation. A higher than expected reading is seen as favorable for the US dollar, while lower readings are seen as negative.
United States House Price Index (HPI) y/y
Last release
Actual
1.7%
Forecast
1.2%
Previous
1.7%
Next release
Actual
Coming in 11 days
Forecast
1.1%
Previous
1.7%
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
Jul 2014
4.4%
—
5.1%
Jun 2014
5.1%
—
5.5%
May 2014
5.5%
—
5.9%
Apr 2014
5.9%
—
6.5%
Mar 2014
6.5%
—
6.9%
Feb 2014
6.9%
—
7.4%
Jan 2014
7.4%
—
7.7%
Dec 2013
7.7%
—
7.6%
Nov 2013
7.6%
—
8.2%
Oct 2013
8.2%
—
8.5%
Sep 2013
8.5%
—
8.5%
Aug 2013
8.5%
—
8.8%
Jul 2013
8.8%
—
7.7%
Jun 2013
7.7%
—
7.3%
May 2013
7.3%
—
7.4%
Apr 2013
7.4%
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