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Oil markets are stabilizing as the Iran ceasefire cools one of the biggest inflation risks facing mortgage rates right now.

In today’s episode of The Rate Update, I break down what the Iran ceasefire means for oil prices, why that matters for inflation, how the bond market is reacting, and what it could mean next for mortgage rates, homeowners, and homebuyers.

If oil continues to settle down, that could remove some inflation pressure from the market. And when inflation fears ease, Treasury yields and mortgage rates can sometimes follow. That does not guarantee lower rates immediately, but it absolutely shifts the conversation and the outlook.

In this video, I cover:
- Why oil prices matter to mortgage rates
- How Iran and Middle East tensions were affecting inflation fears
- Why a ceasefire is helping calm the markets
- What the bond market and Treasury yields are telling us now
- What this could mean for homebuyers waiting to purchase
- What this could mean for homeowners watching refinance opportunities
- What to watch next if you’re tracking mortgage rates day by day

If you’re a homebuyer, homeowner, realtor, or mortgage professional trying to make sense of where rates may go next, this video will help connect the dots between geopolitics, inflation, Treasury yields, and mortgage pricing.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Oil Markets Stabilize After Iran Ceasefire
00:42 Why This Matters for Mortgage Rates
02:05 How Oil Impacts Inflation
03:41 Why Wall Street Reacted So Fast
05:02 Treasury Yields and Bond Market Response
06:36 What This Means for Homebuyers
08:01 What This Means for Homeowners and Refinancing
09:24 What Could Happen Next With Rates
10:48 My Mortgage Rate Outlook
11:52 Final Thoughts and What to Watch Next

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