
Mortgage rates climb above 6.4% amid inflation and global tensions

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Average 30-year fixed mortgage rates have surged to approximately 6.36%–6.49%, reversing earlier declines. Factors such as Middle East conflicts, rising oil prices, and inflation fears are driving Treasury yields and mortgage rates higher. Experts warn that rates may remain elevated for years without significant economic or geopolitical changes.

