PoliticsJuly 30 at 12:00 PM

US mortgage rates rise to 6.66%, highest level in a year

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US mortgage rates hit a one-year high of 6.66% on July 30, 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions and oil-induced inflation, severely impacting housing affordability and homebuilder sentiment.

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