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Thin Liquidity Lifts 2026 Open as Gold and Silver Lead
Holiday closures muted early gains, while Fed independence worries kept precious metals strong and oil stabilizing.
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Mortgage Rates Dip to 2025 Low, Affordability Still Stretched
Freddie Mac put 30-year fixed rates at 6.15%, but Zillow says affordability needs a near-2% reset.
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