In terms of economic releases this morning, housing starts were down 557,000 in the month, with the weakness concentrated in single family units, which are considered the core of the report. Bonds are up on the release.

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Last week, the number of Americans applying for mortgages increased 9.1 percent when compared to the week prior, according to a report released today by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The study showed refinance applications surged nearly 11 percent, while applications from those seeking to purchase a home also climbed 4.4 percent.

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The shortened workweek is full of economic and earnings releases. The NAHB Index for January is expected to show a slight improvement in conditions. On Wednesday, we have PPI and Housing Starts followed by Jobless Claims and the Philly Fed Index on Thursday.

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Treasury and mortgage bond prices are slightly higher this morning ahead of the week’s final Treasury auction. Today’s December retail sales report was expected to increase following November’s strong reading.

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With the Huffington Post reporting a record 2.8 million households threatened by foreclosure in 2009, many homeowners are still facing rough times with the economy. While the housing market is still recovering slowly, there are some steps you can take to protect your family from this crisis.

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