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Back to EpisodesOil Rose Above $100 A Barrel, And Some Folks Are Betting It Sticks – While US 30-Year Mortgage Rates Topped 7%
Published 3 weeks, 2 days ago
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The conflict in the Middle East has pushed oil prices up – and now stockpiles are dwindling and bypass shipping routes are under attack. Plus, US homebuyers – already facing housing prices at all-time highs – are now paying more for mortgages, thanks to rising government bond yields.
Today’s stories:
- Oil Surged Above $100 A Barrel, And It Sure Looks Scary Up There
- Rising Mortgage Rates Are Threatening To Lock Americans Out