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Average 30-year mortgage rates have inched down 11 basis points from where they peaked in late August, according to Freddie Mac. But whether they'll continue trending downward depends on the economy.
The Federal Reserve has increased the federal funds rate dramatically to get inflation under control. While markets currently don't expect the central bank to raise rates at its meeting later this month, it could increase rates later this year if inflation stalls.