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Rising Mortgage Rates Impact US Economy
US mortgage rates have reached their highest level in three years, leading to a significant drop in mortgage applications. This trend is expected to affect the broader economy as borrowing costs rise.
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Al Jazeera
Rising borrowing costs have pushed mortgage applications to their lowest level since February 2025.
2026-10-07 17:05 UTC
MarketWatch
The polite word for what the government and Wall Street are doing is deferring payment, like opening a tab at a bar that somebody else will pay later.
2026-10-07 17:36 UTC