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This 'Trump trade' could derail U.S. housing finance, warns Pimco

'Don't fix what's not broken,' says Pimco about Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae's role in housing finance
The article from MarketWatch discusses a warning from PIMCO, a major investment firm, about the potential negative impacts of a Trump administration policy on the U.S. housing finance system. PIMCO's concern centers around the possibility of the government reducing its role in the mortgage market, particularly through changes to government-sponsored enterprises like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Such changes could lead to higher borrowing costs for homebuyers and disrupt the housing market. PIMCO suggests that investors should be cautious and consider the risks associated with these potential policy shifts, as they could significantly affect the stability and affordability of housing finance in the U.S.

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