Investing.com - U.S. new home sales fell less-than-expected in November, official data showed on Tuesday.
In a report, the U.S. Census Bureau said new home sales fell by 2.1% to a seasonally adjusted 464,000 units last months, compared to expectations for a decline to 445,000. New home sales for October rose by 474,000 units.
Following the release of the data, the U.S. dollar held on to gains against the euro, with EUR/USD shedding 0.24% to trade at 1.3665.
Meanwhile, U.S. stock markets remained higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2%, the S&P 500 index inched up 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite index added 0.05%.
In a report, the U.S. Census Bureau said new home sales fell by 2.1% to a seasonally adjusted 464,000 units last months, compared to expectations for a decline to 445,000. New home sales for October rose by 474,000 units.
Following the release of the data, the U.S. dollar held on to gains against the euro, with EUR/USD shedding 0.24% to trade at 1.3665.
Meanwhile, U.S. stock markets remained higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2%, the S&P 500 index inched up 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite index added 0.05%.