S&P CORELOGIC CASE-SHILLER INDEX RECORDS 3.6% ANNUAL GAIN IN OCTOBER 2024
Rhea-AI Summary
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index recorded a 3.6% annual gain in October 2024, showing a deceleration from the previous month's 3.9%. The 10-City and 20-City Composites posted annual increases of 4.8% and 4.2% respectively, both down from the previous month.
New York led with the highest annual gain of 7.3%, followed by Chicago (6.2%) and Las Vegas (5.9%). The National Index reached its 17th consecutive all-time high, though month-over-month data showed a -0.2% drop before seasonal adjustments. After seasonal adjustment, the National Index posted a 0.3% monthly increase.
Only two markets – Tampa and Cleveland – showed declines during the past month, while markets in Florida and Arizona, though rising, failed to keep pace with inflation.
Positive
- National Home Price Index reached 17th consecutive all-time high
- New York market shows strong 7.3% annual growth, leading all markets
- Most markets (18 out of 20) showed positive growth
- Seasonally adjusted data shows broad rally across the country with 0.3% monthly increase
Negative
- Overall annual gain decelerated to 3.6% from 3.9%
- Pre-seasonal adjusted National Index dropped 0.2% month-over-month
- Florida and Arizona markets not keeping pace with inflation
- Most markets showing slower growth compared to 2020-present period
Insights
The latest Case-Shiller data reveals a nuanced housing market landscape. The 3.6% annual gain represents a cooling from September's 3.9%, signaling a gradual market normalization. New York's exceptional 7.3% annual gain stands out against the national trend, while traditionally hot markets like Tampa have cooled significantly to just 0.4%.
The seasonally adjusted month-over-month increase of 0.3% for the National Index suggests underlying market resilience despite affordability challenges. The data indicates a geographic shift in market dynamics, with northeastern cities showing strength while previously booming sunbelt markets experience moderation.
Most telling is that the National Index hit its 17th consecutive all-time high, now sitting 142% above its 2012 trough. This persistent appreciation, while moderating, continues to outpace inflation, maintaining real home equity gains for existing homeowners.
The housing market's deceleration pattern carries significant implications for SPGI's revenue streams. The Case-Shiller Index, a premier housing market indicator, directly impacts S&P Global's data and analytics business segment. The continued moderation in price gains, while still positive, suggests sustained demand for housing market analytics as investors navigate this transitional period.
The geographic divergence in price trends - exemplified by New York's outperformance and Florida's moderation - creates opportunities for enhanced data products and market analysis services. This complexity in market dynamics typically drives higher demand for SPGI's research and analytics offerings.
The post-election market context mentioned in the report is particularly relevant for SPGI's business model, as reduced political uncertainty typically correlates with increased market activity and demand for financial intelligence services.
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ANALYSIS
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"Our National Index hit its 17th consecutive all-time high, and only two markets –
"With the latest data covering the period prior to the election, our national index has shown continued improvement," Luke continued. "Removing the political uncertainly risk has led to an equity market rally; it will be telling should the similar sentiment occur among homeowners."
Table 1 below shows the housing boom/bust peaks and troughs for the three composites along with the current levels and percentage changes from the peaks and troughs.
2006 Peak | 2012 Trough | Current | |||||||
Index | Level | Date | Level | Date | From Peak (%) | Level | From Trough (%) | From Peak (%) | |
National | 184.61 | Jul-06 | 134.00 | Feb-12 | -27.4 % | 324.22 | 142.0 % | 75.6 % | |
20-City | 206.52 | Jul-06 | 134.07 | Mar-12 | -35.1 % | 332.94 | 148.3 % | 61.2 % | |
10-City | 226.29 | Jun-06 | 146.45 | Mar-12 | -35.3 % | 350.35 | 139.2 % | 54.8 % | |
Table 2 below summarizes the results for October 2024. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices could be revised for the prior 24 months, based on the receipt of additional source data.
October 2024 | October/September | September/August | 1-Year | |||||||
Metropolitan Area | Level | Change (%) | Change (%) | Change (%) | ||||||
248.81 | -0.26 % | -0.24 % | 2.95 % | |||||||
337.62 | 0.25 % | -0.55 % | 4.36 % | |||||||
Charlotte | 281.04 | -0.33 % | 0.08 % | 3.94 % | ||||||
210.67 | -0.35 % | -0.05 % | 6.24 % | |||||||
194.43 | -0.94 % | 0.56 % | 5.84 % | |||||||
296.78 | -0.53 % | -0.63 % | 0.85 % | |||||||
316.26 | -0.35 % | -0.79 % | 0.44 % | |||||||
190.60 | -0.55 % | 0.14 % | 4.42 % | |||||||
300.76 | -0.48 % | 0.09 % | 5.90 % | |||||||
436.85 | -0.17 % | -0.91 % | 3.96 % | |||||||
440.54 | -0.15 % | -0.52 % | 3.15 % | |||||||
241.66 | -0.33 % | -0.16 % | 2.34 % | |||||||
316.06 | 0.18 % | 0.18 % | 7.27 % | |||||||
329.82 | -0.05 % | 0.28 % | 1.20 % | |||||||
330.06 | -0.40 % | -0.15 % | 1.39 % | |||||||
437.63 | -0.38 % | -0.86 % | 4.50 % | |||||||
353.72 | -0.93 % | -0.71 % | 1.58 % | |||||||
389.82 | -0.87 % | -0.49 % | 4.89 % | |||||||
384.21 | -0.62 % | -0.11 % | 0.39 % | |||||||
331.24 | 0.10 % | -0.01 % | 5.67 % | |||||||
Composite-10 | 350.35 | -0.13 % | -0.37 % | 4.84 % | ||||||
Composite-20 | 332.94 | -0.23 % | -0.32 % | 4.22 % | ||||||
324.22 | -0.18 % | -0.11 % | 3.60 % | |||||||
Sources: S&P Dow Jones Indices and CoreLogic | ||||||||||
Data through October 2024 | ||||||||||
Table 3 below shows a summary of the monthly changes using the seasonally adjusted (SA) and non-seasonally adjusted (NSA) data. Since its launch in early 2006, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices have published, and the markets have followed and reported on, the non-seasonally adjusted data set used in the headline indices. For analytical purposes, S&P Dow Jones Indices publishes a seasonally adjusted data set covered in the headline indices, as well as for the 17 of 20 markets with tiered price indices and the five condo markets that are tracked.
October/September Change (%) | September/August Change (%) | ||||||
Metropolitan Area | NSA | SA | NSA | SA | |||
-0.26 % | 0.25 % | -0.24 % | 0.16 % | ||||
0.25 % | 0.70 % | -0.55 % | 0.09 % | ||||
Charlotte | -0.33 % | 0.17 % | 0.08 % | 0.45 % | |||
-0.35 % | 0.20 % | -0.05 % | 0.45 % | ||||
-0.94 % | -0.29 % | 0.56 % | 1.05 % | ||||
-0.53 % | 0.25 % | -0.63 % | 0.23 % | ||||
-0.35 % | 0.50 % | -0.79 % | 0.18 % | ||||
-0.55 % | 0.38 % | 0.14 % | 0.59 % | ||||
-0.48 % | 0.35 % | 0.09 % | 0.65 % | ||||
-0.17 % | 0.05 % | -0.91 % | -0.22 % | ||||
-0.15 % | 0.23 % | -0.52 % | -0.01 % | ||||
-0.33 % | 0.27 % | -0.16 % | 0.51 % | ||||
0.18 % | 0.25 % | 0.18 % | 0.41 % | ||||
-0.05 % | 0.50 % | 0.28 % | 0.70 % | ||||
-0.40 % | 0.42 % | -0.15 % | 0.54 % | ||||
-0.38 % | 0.37 % | -0.86 % | 0.06 % | ||||
-0.93 % | 0.17 % | -0.71 % | 0.13 % | ||||
-0.87 % | 0.16 % | -0.49 % | 0.82 % | ||||
-0.62 % | -0.12 % | -0.11 % | 0.05 % | ||||
0.10 % | 0.70 % | -0.01 % | 0.60 % | ||||
Composite-10 | -0.13 % | 0.31 % | -0.37 % | 0.17 % | |||
Composite-20 | -0.23 % | 0.32 % | -0.32 % | 0.22 % | |||
-0.18 % | 0.35 % | -0.11 % | 0.28 % | ||||
Sources: S&P Dow Jones Indices and CoreLogic Data through October 2024 | |||||||
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