US homebuilders set for gains in the week ahead but face interest-rate fears


NEW YORK: Some investors are betting on shares of homebuilders to outperform US stocks at large, but with interest rates expected to rise they may have to wait several months before those bets pay off.

The US economy looks ideal for homebuilding stocks to benefit. The unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level in more than 17 years and consumer confidence is near the highest levels in 17 years, according to the Conference Board.

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