Over half of Americans say health care, a weeklong vacation and a new car are unaffordable. US 30-Year Mortgage Rate jumps to 6.86%, the highest level since November

Over half of Americans say health care, a weeklong vacation and a new car are unaffordable, per ABC — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) March 17, 2026 JUST IN: US 30-Year Mortgage Rate jumps to 6.86%, the highest level since November byu/RobertBartus inEconomyCharts Another out of context quote. Full quote shows Hassett saying …

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Mortgage rates climb to 6.86%

🇺🇸MORTGAGE RATES KEEP CLIMBING AS MARKET BRACES FOR TRUMP-ERA IMPACTS The average 30-year fixed rate rose to 6.86%, as the market processed economic shifts expected under Trump’s presidency. While overall mortgage applications barely budged, edging up 0.5%, refinancing requests… pic.twitter.com/gVINTAlqhS — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 13, 2024