- A deal between the US and Iran has ended the Middle East war, with leaders discussing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- US-Iran talks aim to secure peace while Israel targets Hezbollah and Iran threatens Israel over Lebanon.
- Trump announced a deal with Iran, impacting the Middle East conflict and global supply chains, leading to discussions about the Fed's hawkish stance.
- Geopolitical conflict is causing economic instability, leading to market doubts regarding the Federal Reserve's commitment to future rate hikes.
US-Iran conflict escalation has led to increased mortgage rates.
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US-Iran conflict escalation has led to increased mortgage rates.
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- Trump signed an agreement with Iran to end conflict, while mortgage rates track expectations of Fed policy.
- Military actions by US and Israel against Iran elevated energy markets, prompting the FED to aim for a rate hike to curb inflation.
- FED raises rates amid Middle East conflict, driving inflation and impacting mortgage rates and homebuilders sentiment.
- Trump urges the Fed to cut rates amid oil price surge caused by the Iran conflict.
- Rate cut expectations have shifted to rate increases due to the ongoing war in Iran, which has spiked inflation and commodity prices.