US President Donald Trump said he was directing the purchase of $200 billion in mortgage bonds, which he cast as his latest effort to bring down housing costs ahead of the November midterm election. Processing Content Trump announced the move on Thursday in a social media post, which was unclear on how the buys would […]
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Treasuries slid as investors anticipated Friday’s December employment data and possible Supreme Court strike-down of tariffs that have improved the US fiscal position. Processing Content Yields across maturities were higher by less than three basis points after rebounding from session lows. US economic data showing improved productivity, weekly initial jobless claims near recent lows and
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Mortgage rates are starting 2026 marginally higher, according to Freddie Mac, with many observers expecting them to approach and possibly even move below the 6% barrier. Processing Content “In the first full week of the new year, mortgage rates remained within a narrow range, hovering close to the 6% mark,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s
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