New York Post
17 Sept 2026, 16:29 UTC · 1h ago
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−0.30moderately bearish
What the story claims
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The Federal Reserve increased its key interest rate on Wednesday for the first time in three years.
Newdecision Wednesday
So whatThe Fed's signal of another potential hike later this year increases the probability of higher borrowing costs through Q4.
More negative than 98% of claims this week
The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose to 6.95% from 6.76% last week, the highest level in over 19 months.
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NewFreddie Mac said Thursday
So whatRates are now 69 basis points higher than the 6.26% average from one year ago.
More negative than 92% of claims this week
The 10-year Treasury yield breached 5% on Monday for the first time since 2023.
Newbreached 5% on Monday
So whatThis represents a significant increase from the 3.97% yield recorded in late February.
More negative than 86% of claims this week
The average 15-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.26% from 6.09% last week.
NewFreddie Mac said Thursday
So whatThis creates a 85bps increase compared to the 5.41% rate from a year ago, weighing on refinancing volumes.
More negative than 73% of claims this week
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While Freddie Mac is a GSE, the broader context of rising rates and a housing slump typically negatively impacts mortgage-related financial instruments and markets.
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