Macro Finance
US Mortgage Rates Retreat for Third Week While Holding Above 7%
Bloomberg Markets·November 4, 2026·1 min read
US mortgage rates fell for a third consecutive week, yet purchase activity declined, indicating borrowing costs remain prohibitively high for many prospective buyers. The retreat offers slight relief but fails to spur demand, as rates stay above 7%, keeping the housing market subdued.
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