Dec. 18 at 8:54 PM
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden urged federal regulators to investigate the proposed all-stock merger between Compass and Anywhere Real Estate, warning it could raise barriers for smaller firms and reduce transparency in real estate listings. The deal values the combined company at about
$10 billion and is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
Markets largely shrugged off the political scrutiny. Shares of both Compass and Anywhere rose as softer-than-expected inflation data boosted optimism for a housing recovery in 2026. Investors appear confident the merger can clear regulatory hurdles despite potential antitrust challenges.
Cooling shelter inflation and slightly lower mortgage rates reinforced hopes for improved housing demand, supporting real-estate stocks even as the review process looms.
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