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"Tech Layoffs and Stronger Economy Push Mortgage Rates Over 7% - Impact on Homebuyers"

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Source: Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
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Mortgage rates have surged, with the average 30-year fixed rate reaching 7.04% following a sharp increase after the strong January employment report; Port of New Orleans sees a return to pre-pandemic cruise numbers with nearly 1.2 million passengers in 2023; Snap Inc. is cutting about 10% of its global workforce, or approximately 530 employees, joining the trend of tech companies announcing layoffs.

Topics:businessfinance-and-business#cruise-industry#finance-and-business#mortgage-rates#port-of-new-orleans#snap-inc#tech-layoffs
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  1. Roundup: Mortgage rates / Port NOLA cruises / More tech layoffs  Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
  2. Mortgage rates jump back over 7% as stronger economic data rolls in  CNBC
  3. How a Delay in Rate Cuts Could Stifle Home Buyers  Barron's
  4. Job market strength hurting housing affordability as mortgage rates rise  Business Insider
  5. Mortgage rates see biggest one-day jump since last year - What it means for homebuyers  TheStreet

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