The Lede

MarketWatch, July 22, 2019--Andrea RiquierThe cycle peak hasn't led to a recession. Instead, the housing market looks to have come in for a soft landing and is now bouncing along. And that may be enough for residential builders to notch a favorable earnings season. (MBA mention)

Wall Street Journal, July 23, 2019--Ben Eisen (subscription)Lower interest rates generally help banks' mortgage businesses. Except when they don't.

Bankrate.com, July 22, 2019--Natalie CampisiSome borrowers might see lower monthly payments come the end of July if the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates.

National Mortgage News, July 22, 2019--Neil Haggerty (subscription)Despite having to cough up over half a billion dollars in a settlement with federal and state authorities, Equifax is likely not done answering to Congress for its 2017 data breach.

Associated Press, July 23, 2019--Andrew TaylorPresident Donald Trump and congressional leaders announced Monday a critical debt and budget agreement that's an against-the-odds victory for Washington pragmatists seeking to avoid political and economic tumult over the possibility of a government shutdown or first-ever federal default.

Reuters, July 22, 2019--Richard CowanDemocratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren on Monday warned of "serious" signs that the U.S. economy could skid into a downturn either this year or next, as she proposed a series of steps to minimize the risk.

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