Fox Business
06 Aug 2026, 16:27 UTC · 2h ago
Mortgage rates hit highest level in over a year
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Fox Business
06 Aug 2026, 16:27 UTC · 2h ago
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Fed official Kashkari stated that the central bank should raise interest rates now to prevent an 'entrenched inflation problem'. — Hawkish signals from Fed officials regarding rate hikes typically increase borrowing costs and put downward pressure on risk assets.
-0.80The average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.69%, marking its highest level in over a year. — Higher mortgage rates reduce home affordability and can dampen activity in the residential real estate market.
-0.40Freddie Mac's chief economist notes that housing listing prices are modestly below year-ago levels and inventory is improving. — Improving inventory and softening prices may facilitate more transactions, partially offsetting the impact of higher rates.
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