US MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate (Jan/02) 6.32% (Prev. 6.31%)

The slight increase in the US 30-year mortgage rate from 6.31% to 6.32% may reflect ongoing pressures in the housing market, possibly impacting affordability for buyers.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 7 Jan 2026, 12:20 UTCOn the live feed at 12:00 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This marginal rise suggests a continuation of higher borrowing costs, which could weigh on housing demand and—by extension—economic growth. Traders should consider potential implications for sectors sensitive to interest rates, such as real estate and consumer discretionary.

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