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  • May 8, 2025

Mortgage rates hold as homeowners worry about tariffs

US mortgage rates stayed largely flat over this past week, according to fresh data out from Freddie Mac, with the 30-year fixed rate mortgage holding at 6.76% while the 15-year eked lower to 5.89%. Yahoo Finance housing reporter Claire Boston comes on Wealth to assess these rate trends after the Federal Reserve opted to hold interest rates at the central bank's May FOMC meeting on Wednesday, while also commenting on Baby Boomer worries around tariffs impacting their finances. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.

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  • May 8, 2025

Tech opportunities, Trump trade talks, Fed hold: Strategy session

Slatestone Wealth chief market strategist and host of Yahoo Finance's Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari, comes on the Morning Brief to weigh in on where else he sees the market rally (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) moving, his perspective on continuing to invest in the tech sector amid President Trump's plans to repeal curbs on AI chip exports, and shares his thoughts on the administration's trade talks and the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate hold. You can catch Trader Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights, empowering you to navigate market volatility and secure your financial future. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here.

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  • May 8, 2025

India ETFs Slip After News of Strikes in Pakistan

- India ETFs softened after the news that India hit multiple targets in Pakistan. - The border between India, Pakistan and China often sees clashes. - The volatility is a reminder that emerging market ETFs are often subject to higher geopolitical risk.

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