Fed Minutes Reveal Debate: Iran War Could Force Rate Cuts — or Rate Hikes Federal Reserve officials at their March meeting still expected to lower interest rates this year despite “high uncertainty” from the Iran war and tariffs — but the minutes reveal a central bank deeply divided, with some policymakers warning that surging energy … Read more
mortgage rates just shot higher- Spring Housing Market Turns Precarious: Rising Mortgage Rates from Iran War Offset Buyer-Friendly Shifts Spring — traditionally the hottest season for home sales — is arriving with a heavy dose of uncertainty this year. While the market has tilted toward buyers in recent months, the escalating conflict with Iran is … Read more
Mortgage Refinance Demand Plunges 19% as Interest Rates Surge to Highest Levels Since Late 2025 Mortgage refinance demand plunges 19%, interest rates shoot higher, MBA weekly mortgage applications, 30-year fixed mortgage rate increase, refinance applications drop — these terms are trending as fresh data shows a sharp reversal in the housing market’s early-2026 momentum, with … Read more