Fresh pressure is being put on home shoppers and homeowners. A key factor is the surge in US mortgage rates, which have reached their highest level this year. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is now at 6.71%. This increase is closely tied to changes in the 10-year Treasury yield.

The bond market has been affected by a global sell-off, with investors concerned about various economic factors. Further details about the current situation and its implications are available from the source.

Mortgage rates have been rising, and this trend is being closely watched by those in the housing market.