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News of some cooling in the labor market could mean the topping-out of mortgage rates this week before more sustained declines through 2024.
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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, May 2, 2024

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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, April 25, 2024

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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, April 18, 2024

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