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US Mortgage Rates Hit 6.11% as Market Braces for "Higher for Longer"

The average long-term US mortgage rate has climbed to 6.11%, a significant threshold that signals continued pressure on housing affordability. This upward movement reflects broader economic uncertainties and has immediate implications for proptech firms specializing in digital lending and inventory management.

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US Job Losses Signal Cooling Housing Demand and Proptech Pivot

The US economy unexpectedly shed 92,000 jobs in the latest reporting period, pushing the unemployment rate to 4.4% and triggering a sharp market sell-off. For the proptech sector, this cooling labor market suggests a shift in housing demand and a potential pivot in Federal Reserve interest rate policy.

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