A major housing bill passed into law at midnight after President Trump declined to sign it, choosing to let it take effect without his approval rather than veto it. Trump had conditioned any signature on Congress passing voter ID legislation first, a demand Congress did not meet. The same bill contains a provision that would prohibit the Federal Reserve from developing a central bank digital currency until 2031.
Housing legislation that expands supply or funding mechanisms typically provides a modest tailwind for homebuilder stocks and mortgage-related REITs, while broader housing affordability shifts affect consumer spending capacity. The embedded CBDC ban through 2031 removes a near-term regulatory threat for the private digital payments and crypto sector, reducing the risk of a government-issued competitor crowding out existing players.
Next FOMC meeting: June 17-18. June CPI inflation report: approximately June 11. Congressional session: watch for any voter ID legislation that could revive related political negotiations.
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