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Podcast: Lykken on Lending
Episode: Geopolitics, Oil, and Mortgage Rates: Don’t Overreact to the Headlines - 03/03/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update Commentary
Description: Global headlines can move markets quickly, but not every geopolitical event has a lasting impact on mortgage rates. In this segment, the panel unpacks how recent tensions in the Middle East, shifts in oil prices, and movements in the 10-year Treasury are influencing market sentiment. While early reactions can cause volatility, the discussion emphasizes the importance of separating headline-driven market moves from longer-term economic fundamentals. Mortgage professionals are encouraged to stay focused on serving borrowers and watching real market indicators rather than reacting to every news cycle.