US August FHFA House Price Index MoM: A Bullish Signal for the Dollar

On September 30, 2025, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released the US FHFA House Price Index for August on a month-over-month basis. The reported figure was -0.1%, with no forecast provided; the previous reading was also -0.1%.Data Definition: This index tracks price changes for homes financed by loans from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The US real estate market remains a significant drag on the country’s economic recovery. An increase in house prices would be considered positive news for the housing sector. Forex investors use this data to assess currency trends.This data is rated at importance level 3. The methodology involves measuring price changes of homes with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The index is published monthly, with the next release scheduled for November 25, 2025.

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