That said, it ought to behoove everyone to keep abreast of what this sticky inflation — and the coming talons of a hawkish Fed gripping interest rates for longer — means going forward, and just wantonly throwing money at a Homebuilders Index XHB hemorrhaging nearly -6% today while 30-year mortgage rates hit new 14-year highs is probably not a great strategy. SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB): ETF Research Reports Consider this taper tantrum an overreaction to disappointing — but not earth-shaking — news, and measure some valuations of recession-proof companies now selling at fire-sale prices.