Interest rates aren't likely to change anytime soon. But investors are already trying to get positioned for fall 2026—and as of this writing, betting on a rate cut is contrarian to say the least. Still, the odds aren't zero. That's not simply because the Fed has a new leader. It's also because Kevin Warsh has signaled he may interpret the data in new ways, some of which could prove more favorable to a cut.
That's a topic for another article. For now, it can't hurt to consider stocks that are likely to benefit if rates move down, even by just 25 or 50 basis points. If that happens, one area to watch is housing stocks—and homebuilders in particular.
