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<p>What&#8217;s one of the best ways to ease the affordable housing crisis? Build more places to live. Construction of new homes rose 15% in November, which coincides with a dip in mortgage rates. We&#8217;ll examine what these new homes could mean for still-strong housing demand. Then, we&#8217;ll hear about disruptions to ships and ports in the Red Sea and check the pulse of Germany&#8217;s economy.</p>