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Housing Market News 9 January 2026 - 17 January 2026

Rocket Companies stock (RKT) lags mortgage peers as Davos housing plan nears

Rocket Companies stock (RKT) lags mortgage peers as Davos housing plan nears

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 07:41 ET — Market closed. Rocket Companies, Inc. shares ended Friday down 0.9%, finishing at $23.24. That underperformed as smaller mortgage lenders saw gains—LoanDepot surged 19.5%, while UWM Holdings added 5.2%. Mortgage stocks face a tricky start to next week. Policy news can quickly shift expectations, while mortgage rates add another layer of volatility. White…
17 January 2026
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Home Depot stock nudges higher after Morgan Stanley lifts target as housing signals loom

Home Depot stock nudges higher after Morgan Stanley lifts target as housing signals loom

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 12:21 EST — Regular session underway. Shares of Home Depot (HD) ticked up 0.5% to $377.75 midday Thursday after Morgan Stanley boosted its price target for the home-improvement giant. The firm raised its 12-month target to $412 from $395, maintaining an “Overweight” rating, indicating it expects HD to outperform its peers. Meanwhile, Lowe’s shares crept…
15 January 2026
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Home Depot stock slips as housing sales pick up; traders eye Feb. 24 earnings

Home Depot stock slips as housing sales pick up; traders eye Feb. 24 earnings

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 19:06 EST — After-hours Shares of Home Depot (HD) slipped roughly 1% on Wednesday, ending at $375.95 in after-hours trading. The home-improvement chain finds itself caught between rising mortgage rates and shifting consumer confidence. While increased housing activity can boost renovation spending, steep borrowing costs continue to discourage major projects. Investors found new momentum in…
15 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed holds near 6.2% — what moves next with CPI hours away

Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed holds near 6.2% — what moves next with CPI hours away

New York, January 12, 2026, 07:46 EST — Premarket The U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit an average of 6.18% early Monday, according to Bankrate data. Meanwhile, the average 30-year refinance rate stood at 6.54%. “Mortgage rates will remain volatile for the foreseeable future,” said Samir Dedhia, CEO of One Real Mortgage. (Bankrate) Bond yields nudged higher at the start…
12 January 2026
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UWM stock jumps nearly 14% into Monday as Trump housing plan puts mortgage lenders in play

UWM stock jumps nearly 14% into Monday as Trump housing plan puts mortgage lenders in play

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 19:07 EST — The market is closed. Shares of UWM Holdings (UWMC.N) jumped 13.7% to close at $5.36 on Friday, powered by a late-week rally that caught attention ahead of Monday’s open. Trading volume hit roughly 49.6 million shares. This move is crucial since UWM’s business hinges on mortgage volume. When rates drop, refinancing activity…
12 January 2026
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Home Depot stock jumps as mortgage-rate plan jolts housing trade ahead of CPI week

Home Depot stock jumps as mortgage-rate plan jolts housing trade ahead of CPI week

NEW YORK, January 11, 2026, 11:24 (ET) — Market closed Home Depot (HD) shares rose 4.2% on Friday, January 9, to close at $374.64, finishing the week on a sharp upswing ahead of Monday’s open. The move came as housing-linked stocks rallied after President Donald Trump ordered $200 billion of mortgage-backed securities purchases — bonds backed by pools of home…
11 January 2026
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Rocket Companies stock jumps nearly 10% as Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond move sparks housing rally

Rocket Companies stock jumps nearly 10% as Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond move sparks housing rally

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 18:26 EST — After-hours Rocket Companies (RKT.N) shares closed up 9.65% at $23.29 on Friday, after a sharp housing-linked rally tied to President Donald Trump’s call for large mortgage-bond purchases. The stock touched $23.41 in the session and was little changed in after-hours trading. (Nasdaq) The move matters because Rocket’s business swings with mortgage rates…
10 January 2026
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Builders FirstSource (BLDR) stock jumps as Trump’s $200B mortgage-bond order jolts housing names

Builders FirstSource (BLDR) stock jumps as Trump’s $200B mortgage-bond order jolts housing names

New York, January 9, 2026, 12:48 (EST) — Regular session Builders FirstSource shares jumped 10.8% to $123.27 in midday trading, as investors chased housing-linked stocks after President Donald Trump ordered a $200 billion purchase of mortgage bonds. The trade is simple: cheaper mortgages can pull buyers back in. For a supplier tied to new-home construction and repair work, even a…
9 January 2026
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Home Depot stock jumps nearly 4% as Trump’s mortgage-bond order lifts housing plays

Home Depot stock jumps nearly 4% as Trump’s mortgage-bond order lifts housing plays

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 12:40 PM EST — Regular session Home Depot shares rose about 4% in midday trading on Friday as investors bought housing-linked names after President Donald Trump ordered mortgage agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion of mortgage-backed securities, bonds backed by pools of home loans. The stock was up 4.1% at $374.25.…
9 January 2026
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Mohawk Industries stock jumps again as housing-rate bets return after Trump mortgage-bond plan

Mohawk Industries stock jumps again as housing-rate bets return after Trump mortgage-bond plan

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 11:27 ET — Regular session Mohawk Industries shares rose about 3% to around $117.7 in late morning trading on Friday, keeping the flooring maker on the front foot after a sharp rise the prior session. The stock has moved with the housing tape this week, as investors react to policy headlines and fresh data that…
9 January 2026
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Offerpad (OPAD) stock jumps in premarket after Trump mortgage-bond plan lifts housing shares

Offerpad (OPAD) stock jumps in premarket after Trump mortgage-bond plan lifts housing shares

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 06:22 EST — Premarket Offerpad Solutions Inc (OPAD) shares jumped 36.8% in premarket trading on Friday to $2.08 after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a $200 billion mortgage bond-buying initiative aimed at pushing down home-loan rates. (Webull) The plan would involve purchases of mortgage-backed securities, or MBS — bonds backed by home loans — using…
9 January 2026
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Lloyds share price slips under £1 as UK housing cools and results near

Lloyds share price slips under £1 as UK housing cools and results near

London, Jan 9, 2026, 10:51 GMT — Regular session Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) shares edged lower on Friday, down 0.37% at 99.68 pence by 1051 GMT after earlier touching 100.50 pence. The stock was trading just below Thursday’s close of 100.05 pence. (London South East) For UK lenders, the near-term question is whether a softer housing backdrop and shifting rate…
9 January 2026
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  • Trump tariffs on Europe over Greenland spark fresh market jitters
    January 18, 2026, 11:30 AM EST. Global markets face fresh volatility after President Donald Trump vowed 10% import tariffs on eight European nations, rising to 25% on June 1 if no deal is reached, in a move linked to Greenland. The euro hovered near $1.16, its weakest since late November, while the dollar could stay a safe haven but remain vulnerable to Washington's geopolitical shifts. European indices have been buoyant this month, with the DAX and FTSE higher by more than 3%, and defense shares up about 15% as tensions flare. Denmark's crown is in focus amid rate-differential dynamics tied to its euro peg. EU officials warned of retaliation if tariffs materialise, keeping sentiment fragile.
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