Mortgage Rates Rise Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Inflation Concerns

Mortgage rates reached their highest level in nearly a year as rising oil prices due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran sparked inflation worries. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.58%, while the 10-year Treasury yield increased, reflecting market concerns.

By Claire Boston · Senior Reporter Thu, July 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM GMT+3 1 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Mortgage Rates Rise Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Inflation Concerns

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