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MORTGAGE RATES FORECAST 2026
Mortgage rates today September 25: 30-year rises above 7.4%, 15-year climbs to 6.647% - here’s what borrowers need to know and why mortgage rates are going higherMortgage rates today September 25: Mortgage rates have risen significantly, with the average 30-year purchase mortgage now standing at 7.47...
Singapore population hits record 6.21 million, driven by rise in foreign residentsSingapore's population grew by 1.6% in June, reaching a new high of 6.21 million individuals. The increase was primarily fueled by a 3.7% r...
As mortgage rates hit a 2-year high above 7%, here’s the updated mortgage rate forecast and why US homebuyers are pulling backThe cost of borrowing money to buy a house in the United States just crossed a critical psychological line. For the first time since May 20...
Fitch raises India FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.9% from 6.4%, sees 25 bps RBI rate hike in OctoberFitch Ratings has raised India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6.9% from 6.4% after the economy expanded 7.8% in the June quarter, demonstrating ...
Global Market Today: Asian stocks waver on inflation, rate concernsGovernment bonds in Japan, Australia and New Zealand retreated, following declines in Treasuries during the New York session. Weak demand a...
Global agencies see India’s growth ringing louder; raise FY27 GDP forecasts on upbeat demand and investment sentimentIndia’s FY27 growth outlook has received upgrades from the OECD, Asian Development Bank, S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings, with forecas...
Fed Governor Michael Barr signals more rate hikes needed to tame inflationFederal Reserve Governor Michael Barr announced that additional rate hikes may be necessary to manage inflation. He indicated that while ec...
US 30-year mortgage rate tops 7%, hits 2-year highThe average 30-year mortgage rate reached 7.12%, its highest since May 2024, marking a significant increase. This rise follows the recent F...
Budget 2027-28 process begins October 12 with month-long pre-budget meetingsPre-budget meetings for the Union Budget 2027-28 will commence on October 12 and continue until November 13. These discussions aim to final...
Mortgage Rate Forecast: As current 30-year US mortgage and refinance interest rates shift unexpectedly, major market forecasts reveal whether locking in today or waiting could save homeowners thousands this yearCurrent 30-year US mortgage rates and refinance rates: Borrowers navigating the housing market in late September 2026 face borrowing costs ...
OECD raises India's FY27 GDP growth forecast by 80 bps to 7.1%The OECD has raised its FY27 India growth forecast by 80 basis points to 7.1%, from 6.3% earlier, joining Fitch, S&P Global Ratings and Moo...
Global Market: Singapore core inflation hits nearly two-year high in AugustIn August, Singapore's core inflation rose to 2.2%, surpassing both the prior month's rate and expectations. Headline consumer price inflat...
After S&P & Fitch, ADB raises India's growth aim to 7% but El Nino clouds food storyIndia's economy is demonstrating resilience, leading to raised growth forecasts from institutions like the Asian Development Bank. However,...
S&P Global Ratings raises India FY27 growth aim to 7% from 6.6%, estimates 25 bps RBI rate hikeS&P Global Ratings has upgraded its forecast for India's real GDP growth to 7% for the FY27. Strong industrial activity, healthy consumptio...
US midterm elections 2026: A new Congress could change Trump's legislative agenda; what house control means for WashingtonUS midterm elections 2026: Forecasts suggest that Democrats could clinch around 226 seats in the House during the 2026 midterm elections, w...
US economy enters higher-rate era as inflation, AI boom persistThe US economy may be entering a prolonged period of higher interest rates as persistent inflation, government borrowing and massive AI inf...
America in focus: Affordability concerns rise as Fed hikes key rate, mortgage rate reaches nearly 7%The US economy remained in focus as inflation, borrowing costs and consumer spending has been shaping the outlook for households and busine...
Moody’s raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7% from 6% on resilient economy, stronger investmentMoody's has raised India's GDP growth forecast to seven percent for 2026-27. Strong private consumption and robust investment are driving t...
US mortgage rates brush 7%, weighing on buyers, sellers and further straining a bleak housing marketUS mortgage rates have climbed close to 7%, putting further pressure on an already sluggish housing market. The average 30-year fixed mortg...
US Fed Rate Hike: What it means for your money and investmentsThe US Federal Reserve’s quarter-point rate hike could raise borrowing costs for credit card and adjustable-rate mortgage borrowers while b...