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Economic confidence slips as Iran conflict rattles U.S. households

Economic sentiment slips as Iran conflict rattles U.S. households

Ryan Kingsley

Early March survey data shows improving consumer attitudes were ‘completely erased’ by start of Iran war

Market Trends

Economic confidence slips as Iran conflict rattles U.S. households

Economic sentiment slips as Iran conflict rattles U.S. households

Ryan Kingsley

Early March survey data shows improving consumer attitudes were ‘completely erased’ by start of Iran war

Latest Updates

Existing-home sales improve modestly as Iran war clouds spring outlook

Relocation on the rise: Nearly 20% of house hunters eyed out-of-town moves in late 2025

Homeowners increasingly turn to ‘buy now, pay later’ to manage budgets

Delistings become relistings as home sellers recalibrate in 2026

Home builder survey reveals pessimism about long-term market trends

Midwest emerges as rental cash cow in barren market for real estate investors

Home sales rebound in February as winter thaw lifts activity: Zillow

Slow inventory gains hamstring housing market recovery

Slow inventory gains add uncertainty to housing outlook

Slow inventory gains hamstring housing market recovery

Active listings remained well below pre‑pandemic norms in February

Mortgage lenders are racing to adopt AI, but experts warn that poor strategy, weak governance and unclear goals can undermine efficiency gains.

How mortgage lenders are missing the point on AI

Everyone in mortgage says they want it. Few can articulate why.

Small firms power concentrated private sector job gains in February.

Small firms drive concentrated private sector job gains in February

Job additions clustered in health care, education and construction as new risks emerge amid geopolitical uncertainty

Purchase mortgage applications end February with momentum.

Purchase mortgage applications end February with momentum

Fed’s Kashkari says military operations in Iran cloud monetary policy outlook.

Fed’s Kashkari says war in Iran clouds monetary policy outlook

Refinancing surges as mortgage rates dip below 6%, yet uncertainty continues to shape the spring homebuying outlook.

Mixed housing signals complicate spring homebuying season

Out-of-market interest has redrawn the map of homebuyer demand.

Out-of-market interest has redrawn the map of homebuyer demand

Home purchase cancellations set a record in January.

Home purchase cancellations set a record in January

New mortgage payment amounts rise in January, ending half year of declines.

New mortgage payment amounts rise in January, ending half year of declines

Redfin offers new estimate on typical first-time homebuyer age

Redfin joins the great debate on typical age of first-time homebuyers

LendingTree survey finds 31% of Americans, and 59% of Gen Z, hope for a housing market crash as a way to improve affordability.

Nearly a third of consumers are rooting for a housing market crash amid affordability concerns

Nine states post annual home price declines in fourth quarter of 2025, per HPI data from the FHFA.

Nine states post annual home price declines in fourth quarter: FHFA

Consumer confidence edges up in February, though homebuying plans retreat.

Consumer confidence edges up in February, though homebuying plans retreat

Despite tougher pricing climate, home flippers look cautiously upbeat

Home flippers bullish despite tougher pricing climate

Housing market tilts towards buyers as sellers comprise a greater share of the market

Home sellers outnumber buyers by near-record 44% in January

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