The Future of Housing, Energy, and America’s Money
From surprising home sales data to whispers of another OPEC output hike, here’s what’s driving markets—and what’s raising eyebrows.
April home sales fell unexpectedly—down 0.5%—despite optimistic forecasts. Sales haven’t been this low since 2009. With mortgage rates still elevated, could housing continue dragging on economic sentiment?
At the same time, Washington is advancing major tax and spending plans that could disrupt energy incentives. Solar stocks plummeted this week after the House moved forward on Trump’s tax bill, putting green energy subsidies at risk. Enphase, Sunrun, and others saw sharp sell-offs.
OPEC’s rumored output hike—possibly over 400,000 barrels/day—could reset global oil prices as soon as July. Energy markets are already reacting, and it’s a critical variable heading into the summer driving season.
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Tech isn’t sitting still either. The UAE just greenlit “Stargate,” a $1B+ AI datacenter powered by 100,000 NVIDIA chips. With support from Trump and Silicon Valley, it’s being called the largest AI facility ever built and could shift the global AI landscape.
Lastly, Fannie and Freddie stocks soared to 2008 highs after Trump floated a public spinoff. While speculation brews, traders are watching mortgage finance headlines closely.