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20 Aug 2026, 16:21 UTC · 1h ago
Mortgage rates fall for second consecutive week
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20 Aug 2026, 16:21 UTC · 1h ago
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U.S. Treasury auctions recently hit historic highs, with the 30-year bond reaching a 25-year peak yield of 5.216% and the 10-year note hitting a 19-year high of 4.683%. — Historic highs in long-term yields typically signal higher borrowing costs across the economy and can pressure equity valuations.
-0.60The Congressional Budget Office projects a federal budget deficit of approximately $2.1 trillion for this fiscal year. — High deficits increase the supply of Treasurys, putting upward pressure on yields and increasing long-term fiscal risk.
-0.40The average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage fell for the second consecutive week to 6.65%. — Lower mortgage rates generally support housing demand and reduce the monthly cost for homebuyers, providing modest relief to the real estate market.
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