Every rate that touches an American household — mortgages, savings, Treasuries, inflation and fuel — pulled straight from government and Federal Reserve data, updated each morning.
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.71% this week, up from 6.66% a week ago. That 0.05% increase means about $20 more per month on a typical $400,000 home loan—roughly $240 extra per year. If you're shopping for a mortgage or considering a refinance, this week's move is the headline you should know.
Inflation remains elevated at 3.3% year-over-year, while core inflation (excluding food and energy) is at 2.47%. This matters directly to your money: if your savings account is earning less than 3.3%, you're losing purchasing power. The prime rate is 6.75%, so shop around before accepting whatever rate your bank offers on savings or CDs. You may find better terms elsewhere.
The employment picture stays solid at 4.1% unemployment. Gas prices are holding around $4.07 per gallon, and bond yields have eased slightly, with the 10-year Treasury at 4.77%. These modest moves suggest the financial markets are taking a cautious stance.
National averages from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, published weekly on Thursday.
The short-term rates that set what your savings account pays and what your debt costs.
What the US government pays to borrow across every maturity. Mortgage rates track the 10-year closely.
US Treasury constant-maturity yields, Sep 4, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Inflation from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and pump prices from the Energy Information Administration.
Where retirement accounts and fuel budgets get moved around.
European Central Bank reference rates for Sep 4, 2026.
| Currency | 1 USD buys |
|---|---|
| Canadian Dollar (CAD) | 1.3800 |
| Euro (EUR) | 0.8604 |
| British Pound (GBP) | 0.7391 |
| Japanese Yen (JPY) | 156.2500 |
| Mexican Peso (MXN) | 16.8991 |
Every figure on this page is pulled automatically from a primary public source. Nothing is estimated or modeled by us.
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