While markets focused on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy , minutes from the central bank’s last meeting revealed concern among some policymakers about the housing market, which has been raising alarms on Wall Street as a slowdown drags on. Fresh data also pointed to more worrying signs, especially in new homes.

Wall Street has been laser focused on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy this past week, but minutes from the central bank’s last meeting revealed concern among some policymakers about the housing market.

As the sector’s slump drags on, it has triggered more alarm bells because activity in housing, such as residential investment and construction, has often served as a leading indicator on the overall economy .

Minutes from the Fed’s earlier meetings didn’t include s

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