Fox Business
16 Jul 2026, 17:10 UTC · 1h ago
Mortgage rates jump to highest level in almost a year
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Fox Business
16 Jul 2026, 17:10 UTC · 1h ago
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The average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.55%, the highest level since August 2025. — Higher mortgage rates typically dampen homebuyer demand and put downward pressure on the residential real estate market.
-0.60Realtor.com forecasts home price growth will slow to 1.2% this year, meaning prices are effectively declining in inflation-adjusted terms. — Real price declines reduce homeowner equity and can weaken consumer sentiment in the housing sector.
-0.40June CPI data showed headline inflation cooling to 3.5% and core inflation easing to 2.6%, both below expectations. — Lower-than-expected inflation increases the likelihood of future Federal Reserve rate cuts, which is generally positive for risk assets.
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