Finance
Mortgage Rates Jump to Highest Level in Over a Year
The average 30-year mortgage rate climbs to its highest level in more than a year after renewed Middle East fighting pushes bond yields sharply higher.
2 September 2026 · 5 min read
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Olivia Brooks covers the economy, financial markets and the changing world of work. She explains what shifts in prices, borrowing costs and business activity mean for households.
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