WHAT'S IMPORTANT NOW
AUTUMN 2026
Week of October 18, 2026
The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index gauges the pulse of the housing market. The reading is based on a monthly survey of single-family builders revealing their confidence in the market for newly built single-family housing. The index fell three points to 29 in October, marking the lowest reading since June 2012. Economists expected the reading to edge just slightly lower to 31. During the past 20 years, the low score was 8 in 2009, and the highest score was 90 in 2020.
Confidence among U.S. home builders has slumped to its lowest level in 14 years due to high mortgage rates, inflated costs and worsening labor conditions. The survey also showed that 43% of builders cut prices in October, the highest share since 2020.
Pessimism amongst buyers is tied to mortgage rates well above 7%, higher gas prices, and inflation. Buyer traffic has slumped to its lowest level since April 2012.
During all markets, but especially in volatile times, your business needs to ensure
it is being managed properly and conservatively to yield success today and for generations.
HedgeAdvisory can help through our proven proprietary hedging software
and consultative approach to managing risk.
Call us today at (410) 207-9907 to set up an appointment.
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The Volatile Rate Environment
With markets in flux, now is the time to utilize an active hedging strategy.
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Our team works with you every step of the way to manage market fluctuations
Contact us at: (410) 207-9907