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Housing Market News 17 January 2026 - 3 February 2026

Mortgage rates today tick higher: 30-year fixed at 6.22% as shutdown scrambles the next data signal

Mortgage rates today tick higher: 30-year fixed at 6.22% as shutdown scrambles the next data signal

U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates rose to 6.22% Tuesday, with refinance rates at 6.49%, Bankrate reported. The Bureau of Labor Statistics postponed January’s jobs report due to a partial government shutdown. Mortgage lenders and housing stocks led gains, with Rocket Companies up 4.7%. The ISM’s January PMI rose to 52.6, signaling factory growth.
3 February 2026
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Mortgage rates today hover near 6% ahead of Fed decision as housing stocks wobble

Mortgage rates today hover near 6% ahead of Fed decision as housing stocks wobble

Mortgage rates hovered near 6% early Wednesday, with Zillow showing a 30-year fixed at 5.99%. Homebuilder stocks fell before the open, with ITB down 1.3% and XHB off 1.2%. SFS Corp, linked to UWM CEO Mat Ishbia, sold nearly 1.9 million UWM shares last week. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady at its policy meeting Wednesday.
28 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today near 6% as Fed meeting kicks off; housing stocks mixed

Mortgage rates today near 6% as Fed meeting kicks off; housing stocks mixed

U.S. 30-year mortgage rates hovered near 6.1% early Tuesday, with Bankrate showing an average of 6.20% and Mortgage News Daily at 6.17%. The 10-year Treasury yield closed at 4.22%. Homebuilder shares slipped, with Lennar down 1.1% and the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF off 0.6%. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting for signals on future borrowing costs.
27 January 2026
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Home Depot stock price today: UBS Buy call runs into mixed housing data

Home Depot stock price today: UBS Buy call runs into mixed housing data

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 12:40 PM EST — Regular session Home Depot shares were up 0.6% at $383.15 in midday trading on Friday, as investors weighed a bullish note from UBS. The bank reiterated its Buy rating and $430 price target and said the retailer could see “outsized gains” when the home-improvement market recovers. (Investing.com) The timing matters because the next leg for Home Depot’s demand story still runs through housing and borrowing costs. Freddie Mac said the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.09% this week, a level that can keep homeowners cautious on big remodels. (Freddie Mac)
23 January 2026
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Home Depot (HD) stock price slips as housing contracts slump ahead of Fed week

Home Depot (HD) stock price slips as housing contracts slump ahead of Fed week

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 12:14 EST — Regular session Shares of Home Depot dipped Thursday, bucking the broader market’s upward push, as investors grappled with conflicting housing data and uncertainty over interest rate moves. By 12:14 p.m. EST, Home Depot (NYSE:HD) had slipped 0.2% to $383.98. The home-improvement chain often serves as a quick gauge of U.S. housing turnover and renovation spending. The key question currently: are high borrowing costs freezing major projects, or simply shifting demand toward smaller jobs? Thursday’s data failed to clear the air. Initial jobless claims nudged up by 1,000 to 200,000 last week, while
22 January 2026
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Opendoor stock price rises as Trump targets Wall Street home investors and pending sales slump

Opendoor stock price rises as Trump targets Wall Street home investors and pending sales slump

New York, January 21, 2026, 10:55 ET — The regular session is underway. Opendoor Technologies Inc (OPEN) shares climbed roughly 2.1% to $6.53 in early Wednesday trading. The stock swung between $6.35 and $6.59, with around 9.3 million shares changing hands by 10:39 a.m. ET. The stock has turned into a rapid gauge of Washington’s housing policy moves. On Tuesday, Trump signed an executive order aimed at limiting large institutional investors from snapping up single-family homes. He also ordered agencies to push more sales to individual buyers and to closely monitor big purchases. “Large institutional investors should not buy single-family
21 January 2026
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What Wall Street watches today: U.S. economic calendar, housing signals and a $13 billion Treasury auction

What Wall Street watches today: U.S. economic calendar, housing signals and a $13 billion Treasury auction

NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 07:13 (EST) — Premarket U.S. stock index futures held steady Wednesday after Wall Street posted its biggest drop in three months. Investors shrugged off a light U.S. economic calendar, focusing instead on housing data, Treasury auctions, and the latest political developments. At 5:56 a.m. ET, Dow e-minis climbed 51 points, or 0.11%, S&P 500 e-minis rose 13.25 points, or 0.19%, and Nasdaq 100 e-minis added 26.25 points, or 0.11%. (Reuters) Traders are now asking themselves whether today’s data can shift sentiment at all. The backlog of delayed reports has left even standard calendar entries feeling
21 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today tick higher near 6% as Treasury yields bite again and housing stocks slip

Mortgage rates today tick higher near 6% as Treasury yields bite again and housing stocks slip

New York, January 21, 2026, 06:55 (EST) — Premarket U.S. mortgage rates nudged up Wednesday morning, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hitting 6.07%, according to NerdWallet data sourced from Zillow. The annual percentage rate, which factors in lender fees and other costs, rose roughly four basis points to 6.09% from Tuesday. (NerdWallet) Timing is crucial. Rates hovered around 6%, and even slight shifts can alter monthly payments enough to tip the scale for buyers on the fence, particularly in the entry-level segment. Builders and lenders have leaned heavily on incentives to maintain momentum, yet the rate environment continues to
21 January 2026
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Opendoor stock price slips in choppy session as housing trade cools — what investors watch next

Opendoor stock price slips in choppy session as housing trade cools — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 10:03 EST — Regular session Opendoor Technologies shares slid roughly 4% Tuesday morning, pulling back alongside other housing-related stocks as U.S. markets opened sharply lower. The shift is crucial since Opendoor operates right at the intersection of mortgage rates and home demand. Changes in rates can quickly flip its business: it purchases homes, holds them as inventory, then flips them for resale. Homebuilding updates shaped the mood. D.R. Horton beat estimates but relied heavily on incentives, such as mortgage-rate buydowns, where the builder covers upfront costs to lower buyers’ mortgage rates, to sustain orders. Executive
20 January 2026
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D.R. Horton profit drops 30% but beats forecasts as orders rise and 2026 outlook holds

D.R. Horton profit drops 30% but beats forecasts as orders rise and 2026 outlook holds

New York, January 20, 2026, 09:47 EST D.R. Horton reported a 30% plunge in quarterly profit Tuesday, with affordability concerns holding back buyers. Still, the nation’s largest homebuilder exceeded forecasts and maintained its full-year guidance. This update is crucial as builders rely more heavily on incentives to maintain sales flow, while investors focus on how this affects profit margins. D.R. Horton’s order trends often set the tone for the entire sector. The company’s outlook and remarks on incentives come just before the spring selling season, when builders typically gain a better sense of demand. A weak season would probably lead
20 January 2026
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Caldwell Construction enters administration, 400 jobs at risk as housebuilder sites seek replacements

Caldwell Construction enters administration, 400 jobs at risk as housebuilder sites seek replacements

LONDON, Jan 18, 2026, 19:57 GMT Caldwell Construction Limited has gone into administration, threatening over 400 jobs, according to UK media on Sunday. The Stoke-on-Trent groundworks and civil engineering company posted a turnover of roughly 58.4 million pounds last year, with operating profits falling below 1 million pounds, the report added. (The Sun) The collapse is significant since groundworks kick off nearly every housing project—foundations and drainage must be laid before anything else. When that stage grinds to a halt, housebuilders face swift delays and rising costs. Vistry, a client of Caldwell, confirmed that Caldwell crews were withdrawn from its
18 January 2026
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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 House economic adviser Kevin Hassett announced the Trump administration’s plan to let investors tap some retirement savings for a home down payment, with more details expected next week. “We’re going to allow people to take money out of their 401(k)s
17 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:11 AM EST CleanSpark (CLSK) Shares Show Volatility Amid Bitcoin Mining Growth Prospects February 7, 2026, 12:02 AM EST. CleanSpark (CLSK), a bitcoin mining firm, saw a sharp 21.96% rise in one day after a 35.26% decline over 90 days. The company posted $785 million in annual revenue but a net loss of $267 million. Despite recent share price volatility, analysts estimate a fair value of $23.16 per share, more than double the current $10.08 price, reflecting expectations of expansion in mining capacity and improved margins. The valuation
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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