How The Federal Shutdown is Affecting Mortgages
People applying for mortgages are being affected by the partial federal shutdown. Besides minor delays, federal employees with mortgages will also face problems as their first payments come due with no paycheck.
If you're getting a Federal Housing Administration or Department of Veterans Affairs loan, it's likely you can expect delays in the underwriting process, and it's possible your closing date will be pushed back as well. Separately, the U.S. Department of Agriculture isn't approving new USDA loans during the shutdown. According to USDA data, the department guaranteed or made about 10,000 single-family loans each month in the most recent fiscal year that ended in September.
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Momentum Indicator for JRS turns negative, indicating new downward trend
JRS saw its Momentum Indicator move below the 0 level on August 27, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new downward move. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 88 similar instances where the indicator turned negative. In 76 of the 88 cases, the stock moved further down in the following days. The odds of a decline are at 86%.
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Bearish Trend Analysis
JRS moved below its 50-day moving average on August 26, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for JRS crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on August 18, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 12 of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 75%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where JRS declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 85%.
The Aroon Indicator for JRS entered a downward trend on September 11, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where JRS's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, 31 of 32 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 90%.
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 9 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a +0.83% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where JRS advanced for three days, in 270 of 314 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 86%.
JRS may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
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