Hurricane Season Forecast Eased
AccuWeather trimmed its hurricane outlook to 13–16 storms and 6–9 hurricanes, citing dry air, dust and wind shear, though Gulf waters remain very warm.
Jobless Claims Dip in State, Jump Nationally
Florida’s jobless claims fell 1.7% to 5,624 last week, while U.S. filings surged 11% to 263,000, which was the highest weekly total since 2021.
Mortgage Rates Dip to Year Low
Rates on 30-year mortgage rate eased to 6.35% from 6.5% last week, while 15-year rates slipped to 5.5% from 5.6%.
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