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Against the same-window beat baseline of 27% negative, this entity's 70% share is more negative. Federal Reserve is the most frequent co-covered peer, appearing in 8 of the 10 tracked stories. real-estate accounts for 6 of the 10 tracked stories, while 3 other categories carry the remainder.
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Coverage balance Negative coverage leads. Negative coverage exceeds positive coverage by 70 percentage points.
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Against the same-window beat baseline of 27% negative, this entity's 70% share is more negative. Federal Reserve is the most frequent co-covered peer, appearing in 8 of the 10 tracked stories. real-estate accounts for 6 of the 10 tracked stories, while 3 other categories carry the remainder. That works out to roughly 0.4 stories per week across a 185-day span. At 5.9, the average consequence score sits below the same-window beat average of 6.2. Source depth averages 3.2 original sources per story, versus 2.7 across the same-window beat baseline. Freddie Mac appears in 10 tracked Finance stories published from March 5, 2026 through September 5, 2026.
Computed from the 10 stories linked to this entity, with beat comparisons drawn from all 3607 Finance stories published in the same date window. Shares are omitted below five stories and comparisons below a twenty-story baseline.
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Other entities that clear the same relevance threshold in stories also covering Freddie Mac. Shared-story counts are live from our verified record — not editorial picks.
Mortgage rates dip for first time in six weeks
The 30-year fixed rate fell to 6.67%, the 15-year fixed rate fell to 5.96%, and the 10-year Treasury eased to 4.61% midday Thursday.
10-year Treasury at start of week
The 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.72% at the start of the week.
Prior week mortgage rates
The 30-year fixed rate averaged 6.69% and the 15-year fixed rate averaged 6.01%.
Rate hits 6.58%, highest in nearly a year
30-year fixed rate jumps to 6.58%, the highest since late August 2025. 15-year rate at 5.96%. 10-year Treasury yield rises to 4.70%. Rising oil prices and inflation fears continue to pressure bonds.
Rate rises to 6.55%
30-year fixed rate reaches 6.55%, highest since August 2025; 15-year rate at 5.93%. The 10-year Treasury yield climbs to 4.57% midday.
Mortgage rate at 6.49%
Freddie Mac survey shows average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.49% for the week.
Existing-home sales slow
U.S. sales of previously occupied homes slowed again in July as higher borrowing costs constrained buyer demand.
Three-Month High
Average long-term rates hit 6.22%, the highest since late 2025.
Market Reaction
Mortgage rates hit a new weekly high as investors digest the 'uncertain' economic outlook.
Jobs Report Published
Bureau of Labor Statistics releases February data showing mixed signals and downward revisions.
Mortgage Rate Uptick
Lenders begin raising rates in anticipation of the monthly employment report.
Upward Pressure
Stronger labor market data pushes Treasury yields higher.
Iran conflict begins
War breaks out, driving crude oil prices sharply higher. The 10-year Treasury yield stands at 3.97%.
Inflation Data Release
CPI data shows stickier-than-expected service inflation, putting upward pressure on yields.
Stabilization
Mortgage rates hover between 6.0% and 6.1% as economic data remains mixed.
Quarterly Low
Rates dip toward 5.9% amid hopes of aggressive Fed cuts.
Year-ago mortgage rate benchmark
Freddie Mac reported the 30-year fixed rate averaged 6.58% and the 15-year fixed rate averaged 5.71%.
Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed rate hit 6.71%, the highest since July 31, 2025, as the 10-year Treasury yield sat near 4.74%. Rising oil prices and Middle East tensions are pushing inflation expectations and long-end yields higher.
Source: fox5ny.com · foxla.com
Cooling inflation and a lower 10-year Treasury yield helped pull the 30-year mortgage rate to 6.67%, signaling a potential shift in Fed policy expectations.
Source: capitalgazette.com · sentinelandenterprise.com
The White House relaunches its bid to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook, citing mortgage fraud claims, after a 5-4 Supreme Court ruling required due process. The move threatens Fed independence and could rattle bond markets and rate expectations if Cook is forced out.
Source: CNBC · wkyufm.org
The average 30-year fixed mortgage surged to 6.58%, the highest since August 2025, driven by a jump in the 10-year Treasury yield amid Iran conflict and oil price spikes. For finance professionals, the move signals tighter housing affordability, potential Fed hawkishness, and mounting downside risks for home sales and mortgage origination volumes.
Source: dailybreeze.com · akronnewsreporter.com
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.52%, highlighting bond market anxiety over the Iran war and Fed policy stall; investors weigh oil-driven inflation and rate-sensitive sectors.
Source: sun-sentinel.com · wsls.com
The average 30-year mortgage rate reached 6.22% this week, marking its highest level in over three months. This upward move, driven by resilient bond yields, creates a significant headwind for the critical spring homebuying season and worsens the ongoing affordability crisis.
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has climbed to its highest level in over a month, tracking a sharp rise in 10-year Treasury yields. This upward movement reflects growing market anxiety that persistent inflation may force the Federal Reserve to maintain restrictive interest rates longer than previously anticipated.
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate in the United States has increased to 6.11%, signaling a tightening of credit conditions for the spring buying season. This uptick reflects persistent volatility in the bond market and shifting expectations regarding the Federal Reserve's long-term interest rate strategy.
U.S. mortgage rates have resumed their upward trajectory this week, coinciding with a February jobs report that paints a picture of an increasingly complex and uncertain labor market. The intersection of persistent borrowing costs and cooling employment growth is forcing a re-evaluation of the Federal Reserve's timeline for potential rate cuts.
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate returned to the 6% threshold this week, halting a three-week downward trend. This reversal reflects renewed volatility in the bond market as investors adjust their expectations for the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory.
Source: advocate-news.com · thetimes-tribune.com
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