Fitch says that the Iran conflict will delay US housing recovery due to cost and demand headwinds; sustained high oil prices will increase input costs while simultaneously weakening housing demand
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- Expects US housing activity and repair and remodel spending to be flat in 2026.
- Margin outlook has deteriorated for US home builders as weakened demand limits ability to pass through costs.
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