Current mortgage rates are up today and unchanged compared to seven days ago. Rates are lower than they were in early 2025, when the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached above 7%. But rates are still relatively high as fears around stubborn inflation have kept the Federal Reserve from lowering its benchmark rate until now.

AI stocks stumbled as investors questioned valuations and rising market concentration, today, Dec. 17, 2025. The U.S. Census Bureau's October estimates show stagnating retail sales, which puts pressure on retailers and other consumer-focused sectors.