This is why you might see 8% mortgage rates soon
Why now
Thesis: Bond selloff threatens to push mortgage rates toward 8%
Catalyst to watch: Next Treasury auction and CPI print
Main risk: Forecast of 8% rates may not materialize
Why it matters
Rising long yields feed through to mortgage rates, pressuring housing affordability and rate-sensitive equities.
Details
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- marketwatch · 2026-09-25 17:20 UTC