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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac jump as Ackman pushes to end U.S. control

Bill Ackman says the midterms could clear the way to release Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from federal conservatorship. The mortgage giants’ shares have surged, and debate is intensifying over how to exit government control without raising borrowing costs.

CNBC Markets·Nov 3, 2026, 8:52 PM·2 min read✓ Verified

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac jump as Ackman pushes to end U.S. control
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