
War in Iran lifts borrowing costs for American households
The Iran conflict has roiled markets and pushed up U.S. borrowing costs: mortgage rates rose to about 6.37% (from 5.98%), the 10-year Treasury yield climbed toward 4.3–4.5%, and auto loans and credit card rates are likely to stay higher, meaning bigger payments for households. For example, a $500,000 home with a 20% down payment could cost tens of thousands more over the life of a 30-year loan, even as rates remain below last year’s highs.












