Mortgage rates could move even higher — dealing a fresh blow to home buyers

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 19 Aug 2026, 3:17 AM MYT (1 hr ago)

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Mortgage rates rose slightly due to a deepening bond-market selloff.

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