US mortgage rates have risen to 6.37%, driven by global tensions and renewed inflation worries. Higher borrowing costs are pushing up monthly payments, while demand for homes is cooling as affordability worsens. Experts warn the rates could remain elevated for some time, meaning buyers may face a tougher market before conditions improve.
US gas prices are edging toward 5 dollars per gallon, squeezing drivers nationwide. While only a handful of states still post fuel under 4 dollars, Oklahoma ranks lowest. Cheaper options persist in parts of the Midwest and South, but experts warn that global tensions are pushing costs higher across the country, impacting everyone at the pump.
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