US 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate hits 7.40%, likely to further erode housing demand

In the U.S., the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has surged to 7.40%, fueled by rising inflation that has also driven up energy costs and Treasury yields. With midterm elections looming, the housing market is grappling with affordability challenges. Homeowners are reluctant to sell due to these higher…

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