FX.co ★ U.S. Existing Home Sales Extend Monthly Decline in July, Fall 1.7%

U.S. existing home sales weakened further in July 2026, with the month‑over‑month indicator slipping to -1.7%, according to data updated on 11 August 2026. This marks a deeper contraction than in June 2026, when existing home sales were already down 1.4% compared with the previous month.

The July reading indicates that the slowdown in resale housing activity is not only persisting but modestly intensifying. On a month‑over‑month basis, the “actual” figure for July compares sales levels directly with June, while the “previous” figure reflects June’s performance against May. Together, the consecutive declines underscore continued headwinds in the U.S. existing home market as the third quarter begins.