Housing Optimism Helps the Dow

Group 1 - Housing stocks received a boost from the FOMC meeting, contributing to the Dow Jones Industrial Average's rise towards a record high [1] - The Dow was up 1.02% in late morning trading, aiming for its first record close since November 12, marking its 18th record of 2025 if the increase holds [1] - The index's performance was positively influenced by Home Depot, which saw its stock rise by 3.02%, on track for its highest close since November 14, coinciding with a decline in the 10-year Treasury yield [2]