What are today’s mortgage interest rates: April 8, 2026?

Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance should carefully evaluate their rate options before acting now. Kirpal Kooner/Getty Images Average mortgage interest rates in early 2026 were often below 6% for 30-year mortgage terms, and some borrowers were able to find rates closer to the 5.50% mark. That was a welcome development after rates surged in …

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Eye Opener: U.S. and Iran reach 2-week ceasefire deal

Eye Opener: U.S. and Iran reach 2-week ceasefire deal – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump announces a two-week ceasefire in the war with Iran. Plus, the daughter of a woman who disappeared in the Bahamas says she believes the details don’t add up. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.

Dow futures soar nearly 1,300 points, oil prices tumble after Iran ceasefire

Stock futures surged and oil prices plunged on Wednesday as a two-week ceasefire in the Iran was eased fears of a prolonged energy shock that has rattled markets for more than five weeks. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 1,267 points, or 2.7%, to 48,079 in premarket trading. S&P 500 futures jumped 185 points, …

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Trump Says US Will Work Closely With Iran, Discuss Sanctions

WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) – ⁠The ⁠United States ⁠will work closely with ​Iran, which has undergone “regime change,” ‌and will be ‌talking about ⁠tariff ⁠and sanctions relief with Tehran, U.S. President ​Donald Trump said on Wednesday after declaring a ​two-week ceasefire. “We are, and will ⁠be, talking ⁠Tariff and ⁠Sanctions relief ​with Iran,” Trump said …

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