Jobs data and Fed expectations set up test for US stock rally
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Jobs data and Fed expectations set up test for US stock rally
- Date
- 28 Jun 2026
- Source
- Times of India
US stocks entered the second half with investors watching jobs data, Fed rate expectations, AI and semiconductor volatility, earnings, and geopolitical risk.
Why it matters: For investors, the next market move may depend less on headline index levels and more on whether earnings and rate expectations can justify valuations.
Bankrate data puts US 30-year mortgage rate at 6.56%
- Date
- 26 Jun 2026
- Source
- WSJ Buy Side
Bankrate data cited by WSJ Buy Side showed the average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.56% and the 15-year fixed rate at 5.93%.
Why it matters: For homebuyers, even small rate moves change monthly payments. The rate range also connects directly to Fed expectations and Treasury yields.
US 30-year mortgage rate stays near 6.5%
- Date
- 25 Jun 2026
- Source
- AP News
Freddie Mac data showed the average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.49%, keeping borrowing costs near the same range seen over the previous six weeks.
Why it matters: Mortgage rates near 6.5% keep affordability tight, which affects rent-vs-buy decisions, refinancing choices, and housing-market activity.
Federal Reserve holds rates steady and signals possible hike later in 2026
- Date
- 17 Jun 2026
- Source
- The Guardian
The Federal Reserve held its policy range steady at 3.5% to 3.75% and signalled the possibility of a later rate hike if inflation pressures persist.
Why it matters: Fed policy drives expectations for savings yields, loan rates, mortgages, stock valuations, and currency-sensitive investments.
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