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title: "US builder sentiment sinks to 14-month low before Fed meeting"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/289815654.md"
description: "US builder sentiment dropped to a 14-month low, with the NAHB/Wells Fargo index falling to 35 in June. This decline reflects prolonged weakness driven by high mortgage rates, rising material costs, and affordability challenges. The data release coincides with the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting, as markets anticipate signals regarding future interest rate decisions."
datetime: "2026-06-15T17:49:38.000Z"
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# US builder sentiment sinks to 14-month low before Fed meeting

Confidence hits low: The NAHB/Wells Fargo index fell to 35 in June, signaling prolonged weakness in builder sentiment. Rates and costs bite: Higher mortgage rates, material costs, and affordability issues continue to weigh on the housing market. Fed decision looms: The drop comes as the Federal Reserve prepares to meet, with markets watching for signals on future rate moves.

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