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WASHINGTON—Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) reached an all-time survey high in January, rising 3.7 points to 89.5. The enterprise's national housing survey revealed five of the index's six components saw increases during the month after a December dip.

NEW YORK—Fear of missing out on the Bitcoin craze has some underfunded investors placing bets with plastic, although the plunge in prices may have many now fearful of having gotten in and with monthly reminders on their account statements.