https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-surge-to-the-highest-since-june-2025-as-new-middle-east-attacks-push-oil-prices-upContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-surge-to-the-highest-since-june-2025-as-new-middle-east-attacks-push-oil-prices-uphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-surge-to-the-highest-since-june-2025-as-new-middle-east-attacks-push-oil-prices-up#u57330Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:50:14 +0000Mortgage rates have reached their highest levels of 2026, with some reports placing the peak since July 2025. This surge follows renewed fighting in the Middle East that pushed Brent crude oil above $92 a barrel. Investors are now weighing inflation risks and elevated Treasury yields, leading to increased bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike in September. While AI-linked shares have helped the S&P 500 and Dow withstand US-Iran friction, borrowing costs are rising for other sectors, including high-yield bonds for US airlines due to increased jet fuel costs.Why it mattersRising energy prices https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-surge-to-the-highest-since-june-2025-as-new-middle-east-attacks-push-oil-prices-uphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-surge-to-the-highest-since-june-2025-as-new-middle-east-attacks-push-oil-prices-up#u54286Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:55:56 +0000Mortgage rates have climbed for three consecutive days, reaching their highest levels since June 2025. This surge follows renewed fighting in the Middle East, which pushed Brent crude oil above $92 a barrel and revived global inflation fears. On August 31, the 30-year fixed rate stood at 6.55%, with purchase rates exceeding refinance rates. The trend coincides with a deepening global bond rout, causing U.S. 10-year Treasury yields to hit their highest point since January 2025.Why it mattersRising oil prices often trigger inflation, leading investors to sell bonds and push yields higher. Becaus