Despite Good Inflation Reports, Mortgage Rates Stuck Near 52-Week Highs

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The Truth About Mortgage notes that even favorable inflation data has failed to pull mortgage rates meaningfully lower, with the 30-year fixed lingering near 6.75% after touching a fresh 52-week high around 6.875% in late July. The modest week-over-week improvement measured in mere basis points underscores how stubborn the rate environment has become, leaving borrowers to navigate a market where macroeconomic good news no longer translates directly into cheaper financing.

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