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Why Mortgage Rates Shot Toward 7% Before the Fed Raised Rates

The Fed's announcement could actually relieve some of the upward pressure on rates.

Fed Raises Rate in September 2026: First Increase in Three Years

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U. Michigan: Consumer Sentiment Ticks Down in October

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Inflation Rises to 3.7% in September; Energy Costs Continue Climbing

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