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- 1Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time since 2023βFederal Reserve raises interest rates for the 1st time since 2023
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, marking a shift in monetary policy after an extended pause. The move affects borrowing costs for mortgages, credit cards and business loans across the American economy, and investors are watching closely for signals about the central bank's next steps on inflation.
- 2RBA Governor Bullock says era of low interest rates is overβRBA Governor Michele Bullock claims days of low interest rates are gone | 9 News Australia
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock says the days of low interest rates are gone, warning Australians not to expect a return to the ultra-cheap borrowing costs of the past decade. The comments drew wide attention as households and businesses continue to grapple with elevated mortgage repayments, with borrowers and economists weighing what the message means for future rate expectations.
- 3US mortgage rates climb back above 7%βΌMortgage rates break past 7% as bond yields surge, deepening U.S. housing gridlock
Average U.S. mortgage rates have risen past 7% as a surge in bond yields pushes borrowing costs higher. The jump worsens an already frozen housing market, where high rates discourage both buyers from purchasing and existing homeowners from selling and giving up lower locked-in loans. Economists warn the gridlock could persist until yields ease, keeping home affordability near its worst levels in decades.
- 4Mortgage Rates Hit 7%, Raising Housing Market QuestionsβMortgage Rates Hit 7%: Whatβs Next for the Housing Market? | WSJ News
US mortgage rates have climbed to 7%, according to Wall Street Journal coverage examining what the increase means for homebuyers and the broader housing market. Higher borrowing costs are expected to strain affordability, cool demand, and keep pressure on both buyers and sellers as the market adjusts to the new rate environment.
- 5US Treasury Yields Enter the 5% EraβΌβ‘ NEWS US Treasury Yields Enter 5% Era The U.S. Treasury market, valued at $32 trillion, is entering a period where inte
Interest rates on US Treasury securities are moving toward 5%, with yields on instruments such as the 5-year note climbing. Wall Street analysts suggest the $32 trillion Treasury market is entering a period where around 5% could become the norm rather than the exception, a shift with wide implications for borrowing costs, mortgages and asset prices.
- 6Big four banks unanimous RBA will raise rates next weekβBig four banks now unanimous the RBA will lift rates next week | Finance Report | ABC NEWS
Australia's four major banks now all expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to increase interest rates at next week's meeting, according to an ABC News finance report. The shared forecast suggests markets and economists see fresh inflation pressure making another rate hike likely, with borrowers bracing for higher repayments.
- 7Mortgage Rates Hit 7%, Deepening the Lock-In EffectβΌAs Mortgage Rates Hit 7%, the Lock-In Effect Gets Stronger
US mortgage rates have reached 7%, strengthening the lock-in effect in which homeowners with cheaper existing loans refuse to sell and take on new, higher-rate mortgages. The result is fewer homes on the market, constrained supply, and persistent affordability pressure for buyers, a dynamic economists and housing analysts say is becoming more entrenched as rates stay elevated.
- 8Expert warns of terrible news for housing marketβThis is 'TERRIBLE NEWS' for the housing market, expert warns
A market expert is warning of what they call 'terrible news' for the housing market, in comments carried by Fox Business. The warning comes as homebuyers and sellers continue to grapple with elevated mortgage rates, high prices and limited inventory, and it is drawing wide attention from people following whether conditions could finally ease or deteriorate further.
- 9US Treasury Yields Enter the 5% Eraβπ UPDATE US Treasury Yields Enter 5% Era Wall Street analysts suggest rates around 5% could become the new norm. ETF ret
US Treasury yields have pushed into 5% territory, and Wall Street analysts are suggesting that rates around this level could become the new norm rather than a temporary spike. The shift is weighing on fixed-income ETF returns, which are plummeting as higher yields depress bond prices. Investors are reassessing portfolios built for a low-rate world, with implications for equities, mortgage rates and government borrowing costs across markets.
- 10Mortgage Rates Top 7% as Housing Market Questions GrowβΌMortgage Rates Exceed 7%. Where Will the Housing Market Go?
US mortgage rates have climbed above 7%, a threshold not seen in years, leaving buyers facing significantly higher monthly payments and sellers facing reduced demand. Commentators are debating whether the housing market will cool further, see prices fall, or remain tight because of low housing supply and homeowners locked into lower rates.
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The New York Times reports that high gasoline prices and rising mortgage rates are weighing on President Trump as the midterm elections approach. The cost-of-living pressures present a political challenge for the administration, which has emphasized economic strength, and are expected to feature prominently in campaigns and voter concerns heading into the vote.
- 12Berkshire Hathaway raises stake in slumping homebuilderβΌBerkshire adds to nearly doubled stake in slumping homebuilder
Berkshire Hathaway has increased its position in a homebuilder whose stock has been falling, after nearly doubling the stake earlier. The move by Warren Buffett's conglomerate draws attention because investors often read Berkshire's purchases as a signal of conviction in a beaten-down sector, even as homebuilders face pressure from elevated mortgage rates and softer housing demand.
- 13FedWatch's Ben Emons Sees 10-Year Yield Hitting 6%βFedWatch's Ben Emons Sees 10-Year Treasury Yield Hitting 6% By January 2027 β Warns It Could Put Housing βIn A Crunchβ And Slow The Economy
Ben Emons of FedWatch forecasts that the 10-year Treasury yield will reach 6% by January 2027, a level not seen in years. He warns that borrowing costs at that height would put the housing market 'in a crunch', pushing mortgage payments sharply higher and slowing the broader US economy.
- 14Why 7.5% Mortgages Today Are Not Like 1980s 18% RatesβWhy a 7.5% Mortgage Rate Today Is Very Different From an 18% Rate in the 1980s
Mortgage rates hovering around 7.5% are drawing comparisons to the 18% rates of the early 1980s, but analysts point out the situations differ sharply. Home prices, household debt levels, and the gap between rates and inflation mean today's borrowing costs weigh far more heavily on affordability than the headline numbers suggest. The comparison is fueling debate about housing affordability and when rates might ease.
- 15Nearly half of US home sellers offering incentives as market coolsβΌFrom cruises to $20,000, almost half of home sellers are offering incentives to unload properties
Almost half of home sellers in the United States are now offering incentives to close deals, ranging from cash concessions of up to $20,000 to perks like free cruises. The trend points to a cooling housing market, with buyers gaining leverage as high mortgage rates and elevated prices leave many properties sitting longer. Commenters are treating the report as a sign the seller-friendly era may be ending.
- 16Mortgage Rates Rise for a Third Straight DayβTodayβs Mortgage Rates, Sept. 26: Rates Rise for a Third Straight Day Affecting Borrowers
US mortgage rates increased for a third consecutive day on September 26, adding pressure on borrowers. The continued climb makes home purchases and refinancing more expensive, and prospective buyers and homeowners are watching closely for signs of where rates will settle.
- 17US mortgage rates climb back above 7%βHousing affordability takes another hit as mortgage rates cross 7%
Average US mortgage rates have risen above 7%, dealing a fresh blow to housing affordability. The increase raises monthly payments for buyers and adds pressure to a market already strained by high home prices and limited inventory, with homeowners locked into lower rates showing little incentive to sell.
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Mortgage rates have climbed to around 7%, putting fresh pressure on the Coachella Valley housing market in Southern California. Higher borrowing costs are squeezing affordability for buyers and may be cooling sales activity in the desert region. Local coverage highlights how rate increases are reshaping conditions for both homeowners and prospective purchasers.
- 19Wall Street Zen Downgrades Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance to SellβΌWall Street Zen Downgrades Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (NYSE:ARI) to Sell
Wall Street Zen has downgraded Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, the commercial mortgage real estate investment trust traded on the NYSE under the ticker ARI, to a sell rating. The move flags a more cautious outlook on the company's commercial real estate lending exposure. Details on the specific reasons behind the downgrade have not been made widely available.
- 20Australian homeowner makes $25,000 upsizing move amid RBA rate squeezeβAussie makes $25,000 upsizing move as RBA squeezes home borrowers: 'Perfect opportunity'
An Australian borrower has sold up and upsized in a move valued at $25,000, describing the current market as a 'perfect opportunity'. The story frames the decision against the Reserve Bank of Australia's tight monetary policy, which has pushed up mortgage costs and squeezed household budgets, cooling buyer demand and giving some homeowners unexpected leverage when trading up.
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New figures map how home prices have moved across the 50 largest metro areas in the United States, showing a split market in which some cities continue to post gains while others are seeing values slip. The data is being used to track where affordability pressures are easing or worsening and what that means for buyers and sellers heading into the next housing cycle.
- 22Mortgage rates keep rising into the weekendβMortgage and refinance interest rates today, Saturday, September 26, 2026: Mortgage rates keep rising into the weekend
Mortgage and refinance interest rates continued climbing on Saturday, September 26, 2026, extending a recent upward trend according to Yahoo Finance's daily rate report. The rise means higher borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers heading into the weekend. Homeowners weighing a refinance may also face less favorable terms as rates move upward with no clear sign of a pullback yet.
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Home sales in Sugar Land and Missouri City fell in August, according to local reporting from Community Impact. The decline in the Fort Bend County suburbs adds to signs of a cooling Texas housing market, as higher mortgage rates and affordability pressures weigh on buyers. Residents and market watchers are watching whether prices and inventory will follow sales downward in the coming months.