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US President Donald Trump described his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as a 'great meeting' after the two leaders sat down at the White House. Speaking to reporters before boarding Marine One with Xi for a brief tour, Trump offered a positive assessment of the talks. The leaders' discussions are being closely watched for signals on trade and the broader US-China relationship.

Mortgage rates in the United States have risen back to 7%, reviving questions about the direction of the housing market. The Wall Street Journal examines what higher borrowing costs mean for buyers, sellers and home prices. With affordability already stretched, analysts and homeowners are weighing whether rates will stay elevated or ease in the months ahead.

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates again, and attention is turning to what the move means for the housing market. Higher borrowing costs typically push up mortgage rates, cooling buyer demand and putting downward pressure on home prices. Commentators and analysts are debating whether the increase will finally slow price growth, how much further the central bank may go, and what it means for buyers and sellers.

Mortgage rates have been swinging sharply, leaving homebuyers and sellers uncertain about the direction of the housing market. Analysts are weighing whether rates will settle, climb further, or fall, and what that means for home prices, affordability, and sales activity in the months ahead.

US mortgage rates have pushed past 7%, prompting questions about where the housing market is headed. Higher borrowing costs are expected to price out more buyers, reduce affordability, and cool home sales further. Commentators are debating whether prices will fall as demand weakens, or whether tight housing supply will keep values elevated despite the steep cost of financing.

Berkshire Hathaway has added to its position in a homebuilder whose shares have fallen sharply, nearly doubling its stake in the company. The purchase by Warren Buffett's conglomerate is drawing attention as a possible vote of confidence in the housing sector even as homebuilders struggle with weak demand and pressured margins. Investors are watching whether other big funds follow Berkshire into the beaten-down stock.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on the Federal Reserve to keep an open mind about the outlook for U.S. inflation, pushing back against a fixed view of where price pressures are heading. The remarks put fresh attention on the central bank's next rate decisions and on the administration's pressure campaign over monetary policy, with markets watching for any sign the Fed will shift its stance.

FedWatch strategist Ben Emons predicts the 10-year Treasury yield could reach 6% by January 2027. He warns that rates at that level would squeeze the housing market and slow the broader US economy. The forecast is drawing attention among investors weighing how long yields may stay elevated and what it means for mortgages and growth.

Housing prices are continuing to rise despite government regulations aimed at curbing the market, prompting debate about whether the policy measures are working. Analysts and commentators are examining what is driving the increases in the real estate market right now, including demand pressures, supply shortages, and the limits of regulatory intervention.

Zurich and Tokyo now carry the highest housing bubble risk in UBS's latest index, as global home price growth slows. The bank's assessment highlights elevated valuations in both cities even as broader market momentum cools. The findings are drawing attention from investors in real estate markets and funds tracking property stocks.

Almost half of home sellers in the United States are now offering incentives to close deals, ranging from cash concessions of up to $20,000 to perks like free cruises. The trend points to a cooling housing market, with buyers gaining leverage as high mortgage rates and elevated prices leave many properties sitting longer. Commenters are treating the report as a sign the seller-friendly era may be ending.

Elon Musk attended a White House state dinner, and financial media are tracking how Tesla and SpaceX-related holdings are performing afterward. Coverage so far, including from Barron's, focuses on whether the appearance signals closer ties between Musk and the administration and how markets are reacting to the optics. No concrete policy outcomes from the dinner have been reported.

Michael Burry has sent a stark warning to investors in Big Tech stocks, cautioning them about the risks of the current rally. Burry, the investor best known for betting against the housing market before the 2008 crash, has a track record of contrarian calls, so his remarks are being closely watched. The warning lands amid renewed debate over stretched valuations in technology shares and the sustainability of the AI-driven market boom.

Berkshire Hathaway has raised its stake in homebuilder Lennar, according to a report by GuruFocus. The move comes as the US housing market draws renewed attention, and investors are weighing whether Warren Buffett's increased position signals confidence in homebuilders despite elevated mortgage rates and uncertain housing conditions. Lennar is one of the largest homebuilders in the United States.

Fortune compares investing in the S&P 500 with buying a home, arguing that stocks have significantly outperformed the housing market as an investment. The piece speaks to would-be buyers weighing whether homeownership still makes financial sense amid high mortgage rates and home prices, suggesting putting money into equities instead could deliver better returns.

A study by South Korean public institutions finds that every 0.25 percentage point rise in the benchmark interest rate carries measurable consequences for the housing market. The research, reported by business media, comes amid ongoing debate over how further rate increases would affect mortgage costs, household finances and already weakened real estate demand.

New figures map how home prices have moved across the 50 largest metro areas in the United States, showing a split market in which some cities continue to post gains while others are seeing values slip. The data is being used to track where affordability pressures are easing or worsening and what that means for buyers and sellers heading into the next housing cycle.

India's residential property market has stalled, with housing sales flat at ₹3.6 lakh crore in the first half of 2026, according to Business Standard. The figures suggest the sector has hit a plateau after years of growth, raising questions about buyer demand, affordability and whether developers' pricing has peaked.

Members of the Anchorage Assembly are examining how the planned expansion of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson could put further pressure on the city's already tight housing market. An influx of military personnel and families tied to the growth would add demand in a market where supply is limited, and officials are discussing what the expansion could mean for housing availability and costs.

UK market watchers are weighing reports that the government could revive the Help to Buy housing scheme, while Airtel Money is preparing an IPO. Defence Secretary John Healey is also set to deliver a closely watched speech. Together the stories are shaping the day's financial agenda in London, with investors focused on housing policy and telecoms listings.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is facing slipping approval ratings as his administration pushes measures to cool the property market. Observers say the political cost of his market-curbing policies is mounting, raising questions about how long he can sustain the fight against housing price pressures while public support erodes.