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Article WSJ Economy

U.S. Home-Builder Sentiment Still Muted by Affordability Concerns

WSJ Economy August 17, 2026 · 2:22 pm Read Original
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U.S. Home-Builder Sentiment Still Muted by Affordability Concerns

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index inched up to 35 in August from 34 in July as concerns about high mortgage rates, rising construction costs and the economy persisted.

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Source WSJ Economy
Published Aug 17, 2026 · 2:22 pm
Article ID o7pjqxz
Original URL Open source
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Optimistic 40.0
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