Mortgage Rates Hit 7% as Iran War Fallout Crushes a Weak Housing Market

New York Times - Sep 24, 2026

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the United States jumped to 7.03 percent, putting pressure on housing affordability.

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A judge ordered President Trump to reverse his ban on three media outlets, but it took several hours for them to get back in. The White House TV pool remains suspended.

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Analysis-Oracle, Blue Owl project delay sends ripples through AI financing, sources say

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U.S. Intercedes for Elon Musk’s X Over European Fine

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Federal officials asked to intervene in a case that accused the social media platform of allowing deceptive behavior on its site and resulted in a $140 million penalty.

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