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Mortgage rates today hold near 6.2% as D.R. Horton stock slides before jobs report

Mortgage rates today hold near 6.2% as D.R. Horton stock slides before jobs report

D.R. Horton shares fell 3.6% premarket after Citizens downgraded the homebuilder, citing aggressive earnings estimates and inventory risks. The average U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate edged up to 6.163%. Lennar dropped 2.3% and the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF lost 2.4%. Traders awaited Friday’s U.S. jobs report, seen as a key driver for rates.

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  • Morning Wrap: ASX 200 set to rise, S&P 500 steady, Nasdaq declines as US-Iran agree to cease strikes
    June 28, 2026, 7:10 PM EDT. The ASX 200 index is expected to open higher, reflecting renewed investor confidence. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 is projected to remain flat, indicating cautious market sentiment. In contrast, the Nasdaq composite index is slipping, pressured by tech sector volatility. Notably, the U.S. and Iran have agreed to halt strikes, a diplomatic development that may ease geopolitical risks influencing market dynamics. Investors are weighing these mixed signals amid broader global economic concerns.

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IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) slides as Warriors badge faces AI revenue test

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