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AGNC stock rises with mortgage REITs after Trump’s $200B MBS order — what to watch next week

AGNC stock rises with mortgage REITs after Trump’s $200B MBS order — what to watch next week

AGNC Investment Corp. closed Friday up about 2% after President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage bond purchases, sending housing-linked stocks higher. AGNC ended at $11.41. Traders await more details on the program and Tuesday’s U.S. CPI data. The move narrowed mortgage spreads and lifted agency MBS prices, but market reaction remains cautious.
11 January 2026
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  • Confusion Over Jim Chalmers' Claims on Young Australians' Share Ownership
    May 22, 2026, 5:08 AM EDT. Treasurer Jim Chalmers sparked confusion after citing a figure on young Australians' share ownership during an interview with youth outlet The Daily Aus. The claim, made while promoting federal budget proposals on capital gains tax and negative gearing, quickly went viral. The disagreement centered on how many young people actually own shares in Australia, highlighting uncertainty about youth engagement in stock markets. This episode underscores the challenges in communicating financial policy impacts to younger investors, who remain a critical demographic for market growth and investment literacy initiatives.

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