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Fed Rate Cut Looms, But High Mortgage Rates Persist

8/18/2025

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The Federal Reserve may cut interest rates in September, but mortgage rates are likely to remain high due to bond yields.
Current mortgage rates stand at 6.58%, impacting buyer affordability.
The Fed's decision will be influenced by economic data, particularly inflation and employment figures.
The peso is trading steadily against the dollar amid varying inflation data and expectations of a Fed rate cut.

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Story summary

The Federal Reserve may cut interest rates in September, but mortgage rates are likely to remain high due to bond yields.
Current mortgage rates stand at 6.58%, impacting buyer affordability.
The Fed's decision will be influenced by economic data, particularly inflation and employment figures.
The peso is trading steadily against the dollar amid varying inflation data and expectations of a Fed rate cut.