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United StatesUS RICS House Price Balance fell to 22.0% in January 2025
FMPMonthlyReleased February 2025
US RICS House Price Balance fell to 22.0% in January 2025, released February 2025, down 4.0% from December's 26.0% reading. The reading missed the 27.0% consensus by 5.0%.
Latest Release
22.000000
Actual
27.000000
Consensus
26.000000
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Bullish Stocks | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Bearish Gold | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
RICS House Price Balance (United States) was reported at 22% in January 2025. This missed the market consensus of 27% by 5%. The reading fell from the previous value of 26%. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include NY Empire State Manufacturing Index (Jun 15) and Industrial Production MoM (Jun 15).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update February 2025.
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RICS House Price Balance - US
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About RICS House Price Balance — United States
DEFINITION
The RICS House Price Balance is a widely recognized financial indicator that measures the overall health and direction of the housing market in the United Kingdom. It is based on a monthly survey of property professionals and provides valuable insights into the current and future trends of house prices. This indicator is used by economists, investors, and policymakers to assess the strength of the housing sector and make informed decisions. A positive balance indicates rising house prices, while a negative balance suggests a decline. The RICS House Price Balance is a key tool for monitoring the state of the UK housing market and is highly regarded for its accuracy and reliability.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT'S NEXT
This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.