Category: personal finance strategy

  • Mortgage Rate Essentials Every Borrower Must Know Now

    Understanding the Current Mortgage Interest Rate Environment The mortgage interest rate environment is constantly changing, and it’s doing so in noticeable ways. For example, mortgage rates dropped by around a full percentage point in 2025, down from the approximate 7% they started the year at for 30-year terms. By March 2, 2026, however, the average…

  • Inflation to Keep Pressuring Bond Markets

    Global Bond Markets Navigate Inflation and Geopolitical Tensions Inflation remains a central concern for bond markets, with Pictet Asset Management expressing skepticism about the attractiveness of current yields from many sovereigns. The firm notes that U.S. and German bond yields are justified by increased inflation risks, which suggest potential monetary tightening and reduced liquidity. Despite…