# US homebuilder sentiment falls to a near 14½-year low in October

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- Reuters, 2026-10-19 15:45 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/us-homebuilder-sentiment-tumbles-near-14-12-year-low-october-2026-10-19/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad63b0bab53aa0001d9a29a

> A survey released on Monday showed US homebuilder sentiment plunged in October to its lowest level in nearly 14½ years, as the Middle East conflict lifted mortgage rates and prices for energy-related building materials.