Closing Market Report 7/18/2017

The KUIK Closing Market Report for Tuesday, July 18:
Markets were mixed.
Index Direction Change Units Index Time Change
Dow Down (55) points 21,575 5:08 PM
S&P500 Up 0.1% percent 2,461 1.47
Nasdaq Composite Up 0.5% percent 6,344 29.87
30 Year Treasury Down (4) basis points 2.85 Annual Yield
The National Association of Home Builders monthly cofidence index fell two points to 64. June was initially reported as 67. It was revised downward by one point. Every component of the sentiment index declined.Current conditions and views of the coming six months both fell two points, to 70 and 73. The index that prospective buyers trafic fell one point to 48. Readings over 50 indicate improvement. Rising material costs, especially lumber is worrying the home builders.
Serving the West Side first, I am Bill Roller of BR Capital for 1360 KUIK.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/builder-sentiment-stumbles-to-8-month-low-on-higher-lumber-costs-2017-07-18
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