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Housing Market Slumps

Updated 2026-10-20 14:05 UTC 2 sources Negative

September data shows a deep freeze in the housing market, with sales, construction, and sentiment all declining sharply. Investors reacted coolly to Salesforce's $6 billion acquisition at a 58% premium.

Coverage timeline — 3 articles
MarketWatch
Salesforce said on Tuesday that it is making a nearly $6 billion acquisition at a 58% premium, but Wall Street’s response was frosty.
2026-10-20 13:48 UTC
MarketWatch
I asked people what they’re doing to make life more affordable today. I’ll definitely be trying some of these.
2026-10-20 13:52 UTC
CNBC
New data on the housing market's performance in September is bleak, with sales, construction and sentiment all falling more than expected.
2026-10-20 14:00 UTC
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