Every rate that touches an American household — mortgages, savings, Treasuries, inflation and fuel — pulled straight from government and Federal Reserve data, updated each morning.
Mortgage rates jumped to 6.95% from 6.76% last week. For someone buying a $400,000 home, that increase means roughly $55 more per month—or $660 extra per year in payments. If you're shopping for a home, this is the number to watch most closely.
Inflation is running at 3.35% year-over-year, which matters because your savings are losing value if they earn less than that rate. The good news: with the prime rate at 6.75%, some high-yield savings accounts and money market funds should now beat inflation if you shop around. Core inflation sits at 2.45%, showing that while prices are rising broadly, the pace is moderating.
Gas prices remain elevated at $4.32 per gallon. The job market stays stable with unemployment at 4.1%, suggesting Americans continue finding work despite higher borrowing costs. The S&P 500 closed at 7,551.81 and the Nasdaq at 25,978.42.
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 17, 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 17, 2026.
| Currency | 1 USD buys |
|---|---|
| Canadian Dollar (CAD) | 1.3995 |
| Euro (EUR) | 0.8710 |
| British Pound (GBP) | 0.7476 |
| Japanese Yen (JPY) | 155.6900 |
| Mexican Peso (MXN) | 17.1881 |
Every figure on this page is pulled automatically from a primary public source. Nothing is estimated or modeled by us.
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