"For now though, the No. 1 battle is shoring up the economy. And Bernanke pledged anew to slice a key interest rate to steady the wobbly economy, which many fear is on the verge of a recession — or possibly has already toppled into one."
Home Buyers Find Rising Mortgage Rates This Week
Inflation risks caused mortgage interest rates to rise. Home buyers may have witnessed a 41 basis point increase. Reportedly, the average on 30-yr rates rose to 6.37. Bernanke and crew are concerned about the economy and the effect inflation has. He is committed to helping out the economy as well as the housing sector.
