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Geopolitics Spike Oil & Mortgage Rates; US Stocks Brace for Volatility

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  • Escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran drove mortgage rates to nearly yearly highs and oil prices above $100, fueling inflation fears.
  • Despite higher borrowing costs, mortgage applications surprisingly rose 6%, suggesting buyers are rushing to enter the market before rates climb further.
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