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NYC Luxury Market Summary Aug 2025, Futures Dip As Investors Await Inflation Report, Core Inflation Rose 2.9%

Martin Eiden | August 30, 2025

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NYC Luxury Market Summary Aug 2025

Early August saw a subdued week with just 9 contracts signed for properties priced above $4 million, marking the slowest week since September 2023. However, activity bounced back the following week with 22 contracts signed, showing resilience despite the summer heat and typical seasonal slowdowns.

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Futures Dip As Investors Await Inflation Report

U.S. stock futures declined slightly following record highs on Thursday, as traders awaited the release of the PCE inflation report, a key Fed inflation gauge that could affect future rate cut decisions.

Dow futures dipped 0.28%, S&P 500 futures eased 0.24%, and Nasdaq-100 futures slid 0.43%.(Full Story)

Core Inflation Rose 2.9%

Core inflation rose to 2.9% year-over-year in July - it's highest level in 5 months and above expectations. This increase reflects continued upward pressure from tariffs and higher costs in transportation and housing sectors. The data adds complex-ity to the Federal Reserve’s outlook on interest rates, reinforcing the possibility of maintaining tighter policy for longer to tame inflation risks. (Read Full)

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