Investor's Business Daily - The Mortgage Bankers Association said mortgage applications for the week ended May 9 rose 2.9% to 674.4. The group said applications rose for a 2nd week as lower interest rates sparked a 6.5% jump in refinancing activity. Applications for buying a home fell 0.7%. With Treasury yields near 2008 highs, mortgage rates are moving back up.
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Economy - Wednesday
(Investor's Business Daily)