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US homebuilders stare down another ‘lost’ year as war, tariffs bite

Margins shrank, incentives swelled, and spring demand stayed stubbornly soft

One in four Americans say homeownership out of reach, poll finds

Most Americans report spending adjustments

How the Iran ceasefire could pull the Federal Reserve out of its holding pattern

Senior economist discusses the path forward for the Fed

US growth slowed more than expected in late 2025

Final GDP reading revised down to 0.5%

Rate cuts could still be on the cards in 2026 despite inflation concerns

Minutes from latest meeting show several central bank decisionmakers still favor cuts

Here's how economists say the Fed is leaning as Iran chaos continues

Rate hike could be on the way if inflation doesn’t cool, says Fed decisionmaker

Expectations of central bank cuts are fading rapidly

Oil crisis to be 'much worse' in April, says IEA head, sparking new inflation fears

Energy crunch threatens inflation progress and complicates rate relief for borrowers

Fed's Powell suggests rate hikes unlikely in the short term

Fed chair signaled patience on rates even as energy costs surge

Is this the perfect storm for housing?

Conflict in the Middle East, the threat of a Fed rate increase, tariff chaos and a collapsed refinancing market have arrived simultaneously. For mortgage professionals, the question is no longer whether spring 2026 will be difficult — it is how difficult.