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Article WSJ Economy

Mortgage rates posted their largest increase in four years this week

WSJ Economy October 1, 2026 · 4:00 pm Read Original
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Mortgage rates posted their largest increase in four years this week

The rise to 7.28% follows the bond-market rout and deals another blow to a limping housing market.

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Source WSJ Economy
Published Oct 1, 2026 · 4:00 pm
Article ID toihwcp
Original URL Open source
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