Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Since August: Inflation Worries shorts [CwnYI2TWDDA]

Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT

Freddie Mac's latest data reveals the 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.66%, the highest since August 2023. Investors are concerned inflation might persist longer than anticipated, driving bond yields and mortgage rates upward. #MortgageRates #HousingMarket #Inflation #InterestRates #FinanceNews