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The Daily Rate Update — August 5, 2026: Stocks Soar, But Rates Get Better

Rates Ease Again as Wall Street Rallies on Iran Deal Hopes

Published on 08/05/2026

The Real Reason Mortgage Rates Won’t Fall—And It’s Not the Fed

A supply-and-demand map of Treasury, corporate, municipal and mortgage-backed securities — updated August 5, 2026.

Published on 08/05/2026

Stocks Are Soaring Today — So Why Aren't Mortgage Rates Going Up?

Good morning! Stocks are set to open sharply higher today after word broke that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached with Iran as soon as today or tomorrow.

Published on 08/04/2026

Mortgage Rates Just Got a Boost—But Will It Last?

Good morning! Overnight news out of the Middle East is shaping up to be the story for rates today: T

Published on 08/03/2026

Why Homes Near a University Can Be a Smart Buy

Discover why homes near a university can be a smart choice for homebuyers. Learn how strong local employment, steady housing demand, and community amenities can support long term value while making an informed homebuying decision.

Published on 08/03/2026

3 Fed Officials Want Rate Hikes—What It Means for Your Mortgage Rate

Good morning! Rates are actually holding a little better than they were a week ago, even with some noisy headlines out of Washington and overseas. Here's what's moving the market today and what it means for you.

Published on 07/31/2026

Mortgage Rates vs. the Iran War: What the Market Data Reveals

A client-ready comparison of the 2-year Treasury, 10-year Treasury and WTI crude oil—plus what Freddie Mac’s strong quarter really tells us about housing.

Published on 07/31/2026

Is the Fed About to Trigger a Mortgage Rate Shock?

Mortgage rates ticked up again this morning — even after a batch of cooler-than-expected economic data landed at 8:30am. The bigger story continues to be this week's Federal Reserve meeting, where a rare three-way dissent kept bond yields elevated. Here's what's actually happening and what it means for you.

Published on 07/30/2026

CPI Drops, Jobs Cool: Is a Fed Rate Cut Finally Coming?

CPI, PPI, PCE, unemployment and initial jobless claims tracked from January 2025 through the latest available release.

Published on 07/29/2026