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 can swing mortgage-rate expectations. For Mohawk, rates matter because big-ticket home projects tend to get delayed when borrowing costs stay high. U.S. job growth slowed in December and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.4%, data showed on Friday, reinforcing a