Rate Watch
Today’s headline rates with weekly trend. Last updated Aug 18, 2026.
30-year fixed · 6.71%
Trending up over the last year
6.82%
5.98%
Aug 18, 2025Aug 18, 2026
Economic Indicators
The 15 macro signals that move mortgage rates — current value, change, rate impact, and trend per row.
Rate Watch3
Fed Watch1
Inflation2
Employment3
Housing5
Consumer1
Freshest data observed August 18, 2026. Sources: FRED · Freddie PMMS · BLS · Census.