The market is watching to see how investors handle any market dislocations that arise as elected leaders look to reform the government-sponsored enterprises.
Sales rates, as well as bid-to-ask spreads at foreclosure auctions both showed signs of increasing demand from November to December, according to research.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's stock were downgraded to "underperform" by KBW as they are currently priced above its expectations.
The nation's largest homeowners insurance providers imposed rate hikes in double-digit percentages last year, led by Farmers' 53.5% increase in Maryland.
An appeals court ruled Friday that certain parts of FCC's one-to-one rule overstepped its statutory authority.
The Senate voted 67-23 over the weekend to consider the hedge fund billionaire's nomination, setting him up for a vote this evening.