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Mortgage Bond Purchases and Housing Stocks Rally Lift Market Sentiment

Housing market stocks rallied on news that the government will purchase mortgage bonds to reduce rates, boosting builder sentiment and related equities.

Stock Futures Sink as DOJ Opens Investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

U.S. equity futures tumbled Monday morning following revelations that the Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.

Trump Orders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds

In a major intervention into the housing market, President Trump has instructed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds to lower interest rates for homebuyers.

Gold Hits Record Highs Above $4,600 Amid Geopolitical and Domestic Uncertainty

Safe-haven demand propelled gold prices to a new all-time record of $4,619 per ounce on Monday as investors fled volatile stock markets and political turmoil surrounding the Federal Reserve.

Dow Surpasses 49,000 as Wall Street Hits Fresh Record Highs in Early 2026 Rally

U.S. equity markets surged to start the new year, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing above 49,000 for the first time. Broad-based gains in industrials and health care helped the S&P 500 set a new record, even as energy sectors lagged.

Trump Proposes 10% Credit Card Interest Rate Cap, Sending Bank Stocks Reeling

President Donald Trump has called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates starting January 20, 2026. Banking associations and economists warn the move could lead to mass card cancellations and reduced credit availability.

Housing Market Outlook 2026: Zillow and NAR Predict Modest Recovery and Rate Stability

Leading real estate experts forecast a 'healthier' housing market in 2026, with national home prices expected to rise by 1-4%. Mortgage rates are projected to stabilize around 6%, offering some relief to first-time buyers.

U.S. Stock Markets Rally to Record Highs as New Year Trading Begins

U.S. stock markets, including the Dow Jones and S&P 500, have surged to fresh record levels, driven by broad sector gains, strong investor sentiment, and optimism about economic conditions for 2026.

Major Indexes End Lower on AI Valuation Concerns and Economic Uncertainty

U.S. stock indexes retreated amid concerns about lofty AI valuations and mixed economic data, triggering profit-taking and sector rotation away from high-growth technology names.