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September 15, 2026 A financial newspaper folded open to a stock ticker chart on a wooden desk beside reading glasses and a cup of coffee

Bond Yields Just Hit a 2007 High. Here’s Why Your Wallet Should Care

The 10-year Treasury yield just touched its highest level since 2007, and stocks are barely flinching. Here’s what the gap means for mortgage rates, loans, and your 401(k).

September 11, 2026 A printed inflation report chart on a wooden desk next to a cup of coffee and reading glasses

Fed Rate Hike in September Now Looks All but Certain

A hotter-than-expected August CPI report pushed the odds of a September rate hike to nearly 90%. Here’s what it could cost your mortgage — and what it means for savers.

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