Wall Street closes higher, oil prices fall due to a possible extension of the truce between the United States and Iran

Wall Street closes higher, oil prices fall due to a possible extension of the truce between the United States and Iran

By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, May 29 (Reuters) – U.S. stocks followed global stocks higher and crude oil prices retreated on Friday as investors approached the end of a holiday-shortened week with renewed hopes of progress toward a peaceful resolution to the Iran war. A narrow tech-led rally propelled all three major U.S. stock indexes…

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Mortgage and refinance rates today, May 9, 2026: 30- and 15-year rates rise again

Mortgage and refinance rates today, May 9, 2026: 30- and 15-year rates rise again

Yesterday we said: “It wouldn’t be a surprise if tomorrow’s interest rate article talked about mortgage rates going up again.” As predicted, 30- and 15-year fixed-rate loans have increased again. According to Zillow Lender Marketplace rates, the current 30-year fixed rate is 6.25%seven basis points more than yesterday. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed rate rises nine…

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Mortgage and refinance rates today, April 26, 2026: Rates lower than last month, higher than last week

Mortgage and refinance rates today, April 26, 2026: Rates lower than last month, higher than last week

Fixed-rate mortgage interest rates have dropped significantly from last month, but are higher than last week. Zillow Lender Marketplace reports average 30-year fixed mortgage 6.09% – that’s 26 basis points less than last month, but seven basis points more than last weekend. 15 years are now 5.58%23 basis points less than last month and six…

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