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Homebuilder Sentiment Hits 2012 Lows As Stocks Trade Like They Did During COVID-19 Pandemic

Oct 19, 2026 · 02:13 PM ET· updated 43m ago
Homebuilder Sentiment Hits 2012 Lows As Stocks Trade Like They Did During COVID-19 Pandemic

Builder confidence fell to 29, lowest since 2012, while the XHB/SPY ratio sits near its weakest level since April 2020 as rates top 7%.

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Homebuilders are feeling very worried right now because rates are so high. When builders feel scared, it can mean houses will be harder to buy soon.

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