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30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Decreases: Mortgage Interest Rates Today for Aug. 1, 2025

Mortgage interest rates moved in opposite directions, but one benchmark rate saw a decline. Rates change on an hourly, daily and weekly basis.

NerdWallet on MSN · 20h

August Mortgage Outlook: Rates May Slumber, but Buyers Dream of a Big Drop

Mortgage rates will probably stay about the same in August. If they change, they're more likely to go down than up. Even if mortgage rates fall a little bit, it won't be enough to wake up the sleepy housing market. When would-be home buyers dream, visions of mortgage rates below 6.5% dance in their heads. But rates won't fall that low in August.

Buy Side from WSJ on MSN · 22h

Mortgage Rates Today, July 31, 2025: 30-Year Rates Remain 6.76%

Mortgage rates are unchanged and still under 7%. Today’s national average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.76%, according to Bankrate. If you choose a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, the average rate is 6.

The Fed holds interest rates steady

ABC News on MSN · 1d

Fed holds interest rates steady, Chair Powell says Fed independence 'very important'

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump made an unusual visit to the central bank, calling for a rate cut. Speaking at a press conference in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell advocated for the independence of the Federal Reserve.

U.S. News & World Report · 1h

Trump: Fed Board Should Assume Control if Powell Won't Lower Interest Rates

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday the Federal Reserve board should assume control if Fed Chair Jerome Powell continues to refuse to lower interest rates. "Jerome 'Too Late' Powell, a stubborn MORON,

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Fed holds interest rates steady. Will September bring a rate cut? Live updates

The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged at 4.25% to 4.5% and offered no clues on whether it will resume its rate cuts in September.

Economy added 73,000 jobs in July

CBS News · 9m

Employers added 73,000 jobs in July, short of forecasts

Employers across the U.S. added 73,000 jobs in July, a slowdown from previous months and a sign the labor market is downshifting. Hiring was weaker than expected by economists, who had forecast payroll gains of 115,

Reuters on MSN · 8h

Slow US job gains expected in July; unemployment rate forecast rising to 4.2%

U.S. job growth likely slowed in July, with the unemployment rate forecast rising back to 4.2%, but that probably would be insufficient to spur the Federal Reserve to resume cutting interest rates soon as tariffs are starting to fan inflation.

The Washington Post on MSN · 15m

Economy added 73,000 jobs in July, as employers grapple with uncertainty

While tariffs, high interest rates, stubborn inflation and federal government cuts have yet to sink the labor market into turmoil, signs of underlying weakness are growing.

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Trump urgently wants Jerome Powell to cut interest rates. That won't happen this week, economists say.

President Trump has pressured Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates. Here's what the experts think will happen at ...

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Fed likely to stand pat on interest rates, stay coy on September cut amid Trump pressure

Federal Reserve is likely to leave key interest unchanged and avoid hints on whether a September cut is likely amid tariff uncertainty, Trump pressure ...

Bank of England interest rates decision 'nailed on' and 'more is to come'

The financial markets are betting on a quarter-point cut on August 8, with further easing likely in November or December ...

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BOJ keeps rates steady, revises up inflation forecast

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Thursday and raised its inflation forecast for the current fiscal year, ...

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Economist Warns Fed Could Hike Interest Rates Despite Trump Calls for Cut

The Fed's rate-setting committee is scheduled to meet later this week as Trump continues to push for looser monetary policy.

Bank of England set to cut interest rates - new forecast of savings

"We’re likely to see interest rates cut again in August as the Committee maintains its pace of one 25bps cut per quarter.” ...

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