Mortgage rates, after falling below 6% earlier this year, have risen above 6.5% due to inflation concerns sparked by a spike in oil prices and a rise in the 10-year Treasury yield. This increase in borrowing costs challenges the housing market, causing declines in homebuilder and home improvement retailer stocks. Expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026 have diminished amid inflation worries linked to energy prices.
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