The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate in the US has climbed to 7.6%, reaching its highest level since 2023 and significantly increasing borrowing costs for homebuyers. This spike coincides with a broad sell-off in US government bonds as investors continue to exit Treasurys. The 10-year Treasury yield surged to its highest level since 2002 following its largest quarterly increase since 1994. Meanwhile, the 30-year Treasury yield rose to 5.69%, signaling sustained upward pressure on long-term rates across the economy.