10/31/2026
Mortgage rates continued to benefit from uncertainty in the tech sector, reaching their lowest levels in over a month as tech stocks dropped to their weakest point since July.
The bond market saw its biggest movement just before 1 PM following reports that Anthropic may not receive an investment-grade credit rating after its IPO. This could result in higher borrowing costs for the company.
Since Anthropic plays a major role in the AI expansion, this development could benefit bonds and mortgage rates in two ways. Higher borrowing costs may reduce future debt issuance, which has been a major contributor to rising interest rates in 2026. Additionally, challenges facing major AI companies could create concerns about overall economic growth, as AI remains a key driver of the current economy. Generally, slower economic growth supports lower interest rates and stronger bond performance, all else being equal.
Mortgage lenders made another modest improvement following yesterday's larger decline, bringing the top-tier 30-year fixed mortgage rate to just below 7.30%. This marks the lowest level since September 23, 2026.
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