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Dollar Climbs to One-Month High as 'Higher-for-Longer' Rate Bets Firm Up

The dollar hit fresh highs on hawkish rate expectations while mortgage rates eased slightly on a pause in Iran-related fighting.

July 28, 2026 Rates & Fed

Dollar Hits Multi-Week Highs on Rate Bets

The dollar rose to a one-month high, with weak risk sentiment seen as capable of keeping it lifted. The dollar also held at multi-week highs as 'higher-for-longer' rate bets offset a fall in oil prices.

Mortgage and Savings Rates Shift

Mortgage and refinance rates edged lower Tuesday as fighting in Iran remained on pause. Meanwhile, top CD rates were offering up to 4.15% APY.

Bond Market's 'Danger Zone' Becomes the Norm

The bond market's danger zone is becoming the new normal, according to a Chart of the Day feature.

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