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Mortgage Rates Surge Amid Bond Market Turmoil | Eau Claire News
Mortgage rates just hit 6.71% — the highest since July 2025 — as bond market turmoil, fueled by Iran tensions, soaring energy prices, and record-breaking national debt, pushes yields up and squeezes homebuyers and refinance seekers alike. Expect rates to stay stubbornly above 6% through the year, cooling housing activity and putting brakes on both purchases and refinances. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to…
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