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politics1 day ago•2 min saved

France Hosts MBS in Paris for Security and Energy Talks Amid Gulf Realignments

President Macron will host Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a two-day state visit in Paris, kicking off with the Esports World Cup final and continuing with talks on regional security and expanding economic ties. Discussions will cover energy routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, the Iran conflict, Gaza-Israel, and broader Gulf stability, with several health, transport, and energy agreements set to be signed, as Riyadh seeks diversified security partnerships highlighted by the Mecca pact with Turkey and Pakistan.

via Al Jazeera|

#macron #mbs #mecca-pact

finance12 days ago•14 min saved

Mortgage Rates Slip to 3-Week Lows After CPI Alignment

Mortgage rates retraced to three-week lows after July's CPI print came in line with expectations, with the bond market absorbing the data and leaving little surprise, while the 30-year fixed rate sits around 6.74% (down 0.05) as traders await further inflation signals.

via Mortgage News Daily|

#bond-market #cpi-data #finance

world24 days ago•2 min saved

Saudi Pressure Mounts as Trump weighs major Iran strike, calls for de-escalation

Saudi Arabia urged de-escalation as President Trump weighs a sweeping Iran strike, warning of retaliation and seeking clarity, while regional mediators push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and avert broader escalation.

via Axios|

#de-escalation #iran #mbs

business2 months ago•14 min saved

Fed Dots Point to Higher Rates, Mortgage Costs Jump

Mortgage rates surged after the Fed’s announcement and its dot-plot showing higher end-2026 rates, sending bonds lower and prompting lenders to lift rates back toward June levels, with the 30-year fixed around 6.62% (up about 0.08) as markets priced in higher rates and Warsh’s press conference added to volatility.

via Mortgage News Daily|

#bond-market #business #dot-plot

business2 months ago•14 min saved

Ceasefire Headlines Push Mortgage Rates to One-Week Lows

Mortgage rates slid to one-week lows after news of a potential ceasefire and Trump cancelling planned air strikes, prompting many lenders to revise rates downward late in the day; the session began uneventfully but the move left the 30-year fixed around 6.60% as bond yields and MBS prices followed the broader rate decline.

via Mortgage News Daily|

#bond-yields #business #ceasefire

finance3 months ago•14 min saved

Mortgage Rates Open Week Near Nine-Month High as Markets React to War News

Mortgage rates started the week near a nine-month high, with the top-tier 30-year fixed around 6.68% (vs. 6.65% Friday), after an initially unchanged session gave way to higher quotes as Iran-war headlines influenced bond markets and later headlines about possible negotiations provided some late-day balance.

via Mortgage News Daily|

#30-year-fixed #finance #iran-war

finance3 months ago•14 min saved

Mortgage Rates Jump to Eight-Month High as Bond Market Sours

Mortgage rates rose toward eight-month highs after a bond-market selloff tied to the Trump-Xi talks, with the top-tier 30-year fixed around 6.62% (6.65% on some rate displays). The move followed higher Treasury yields, though increased purchases of mortgage-backed securities by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac provided some support to rates.

via Mortgage News Daily|

#bonds #fannie-freddie #finance

markets3 months ago•14 min saved

Mortgage Rates Rebound as Iran Peace Hopes Rise

Mortgage rates spiked Monday on fears of escalating Iran tensions, but have since rebounded to last Friday’s levels as progress toward a peace agreement and falling oil prices pulled yields lower; the move mirrors broader declines in oil and bond markets, with the 30-year fixed rate hovering around 6.44% today.

via Mortgage News Daily|

#bond-yields #iran-peace-talks #markets

business4 months ago•14 min saved

Weekend Dip in Mortgage Rates Leaves Top-Tier Loans Still Above 6%

Mortgage rates bounced lower over the weekend but remain elevated, with the 30-year fixed around 6.55% ( peaking near 6.64% intraday ), the highest since August 2025. The relief is short‑term and no clear long‑term turning point has emerged as the bond market stays influenced by inflation dynamics and geopolitical factors, including oil volatility from the Iran situation.

via Mortgage News Daily|

#bond-market #business #housing-market

finance5 months ago•14 min saved

Mortgage Rates Leap to Seven-Month Peak as Bonds Selloff Continues

Mortgage rates jumped to a seven-month high, with the 30-year fixed at about 6.41% after a three-day rise driven by weakness in the bond market tied to inflation fears sparked by the Iran conflict, marking the sharpest 3-day move since early April 2025.

via Mortgage News Daily|

#bond-market #finance #inflation-expectations

business5 months ago•14 min saved

Rates Jump to 2026 Highs as Bond Market Volatility Surges

Mortgage rates rose to 6.35% today, the highest level since December 2025, as weakness in the bond market and renewed volatility around the 6.25% threshold propelled bigger moves; analysts note 6.25% acts as a volatile dead zone, with the move driven by broader geopolitical and macro concerns rather than a single news event.

via Mortgage News Daily|

#625-percent-level #bond-market #business

business5 months ago•14 min saved

Mortgage Rates Ease Back From Highs After Stronger Data

Mortgage rates pulled back roughly halfway from two-week highs after stronger ADP payrolls and a robust ISM Services report, with the 30-year fixed around 6.13% as inflation signals cooled and traders waited for further clarity.

via Mortgage News Daily|

#adp-employment #business #inflation

business6 months ago•14 min saved

Mortgage Rates Stabilize Near Multi-Year Lows with 30-Year at 6.00%

Mortgage rates hovered near multi-year lows, with the 30‑year fixed around 6.00% (5.99% the previous day) and the 15-year at 5.62% as rates held steady for a third straight day; MBS prices and Treasury yields showed little movement, signaling a cautious stance in a data-light session.

via Mortgage News Daily|

#30-year-fixed #business #mbs

business6 months ago•14 min saved

Top-Tier Mortgage Rates Slip as 30-Year Hits 5.99%

Mortgage rates dipped back into the 5s, with the 30-year fixed at 5.99% today (down 0.05) as the broader bond market and MBS benefited from Fannie/Freddie bond-buying plans; no new news sparked the move and today’s improvement is modest compared with January’s brief visit to similar levels. Lenders’ quotes vary based on upfront costs and borrower specifics, so 5.99% is a top-tier average rather than a universal rate, and rates remain vulnerable to intraday reversals if the bond market moves against them.

via Mortgage News Daily|

#bond-purchases #business #freddie-mac

finance6 months ago•14 min saved

Mortgage Rates Edge Toward Three-Year Lows on Softer CPI

Mortgage rates remain near three-year lows after early-January MBS purchases by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae spurred a drop; a softer-than-expected January CPI helped push yields a bit lower, keeping rates in a tight range around those long-term lows.

via Mortgage News Daily|

#cpi #finance #freddie-mac