Mortgage and refinance rates today, March 30, 2026: 30-year fixed now just under 6.5%
Current mortgage rates show a slight decrease, with the 30-year fixed rate nearing 6.5%.
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North America
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Briefing: Home loans hit a record high in Portugal: Experts say the time to act is 'now'
Strategic angle: Benchmark interbank rates have been rising, impacting mortgage repayments amid a record number of loans.
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Briefing: Nature boys and girls – here’s your chance to get published in the Guardian
Strategic angle: Our wildlife series Young Country Diary is looking for articles written by children about their spring encounters with nature.
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Briefing: A massive boost in KSM metal resources
Strategic angle: Significant increase in KSM metal resources reported.
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Briefing: Why Mauritius Is the Perfect Island Escape Right Now
Strategic angle: Some places just have a way of making you exhale. Mauritius is one of them.
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Briefing: Migrant boat capsizes in Turkey leaving 18 dead while 21 were rescued
Strategic angle: Turkish authorities report that the vessel attempted to evade the Coast Guard before sinking, resulting in multiple casualties.
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Briefing: Funniest cricket PRANKS on April Fools’ Day!
Strategic angle: Check out some of the funniest cricket pranks on April Fools' Day!
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Briefing: Old grudges return, derbies remain in Super League Rivals Round 2026
Strategic angle: Easter is on the horizon and for those who follow Super League that means one thing and one thing only... It is Rivals Round!
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Briefing: Woods to miss Masters amid break from golf
Strategic angle: Tiger Woods will miss The Masters following his decision to take a break from golf after his car crash.
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Briefing: NIH Director's Invocation of Vannevar Bush's Legacy Sparks Pushback
Strategic angle: Jay Bhattacharya's claim linking Trump administration policies to Vannevar Bush's vision has ignited controversy.
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Briefing: Opinion: Medicare is restricting care for 1 million Americans based on a faulty assumption. Congress must intervene
Strategic angle: Medicare is restricting care for 1 million Americans based on a faulty assumption.
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Briefing: Pocket gardens: The tiny urban oases with surprisingly big benefits
Strategic angle: Little bits of greenery are popping up in cities, making summers more bearable for urbanites.
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Briefing: Why an ovary syndrome may get a new name: Men seem to have PCOS, too
Strategic angle: A quiet effort to change the name of PCOS is nearing completion, driven in part by growing evidence of a male version.
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Briefing: BP’s new chief promises ‘clear direction’ after turbulent year
Strategic angle: Meg O’Neill’s first message to staff pledges improved performance in difficult geopolitical environment
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Briefing: The Tesla Model S And Model X Are Officially Dead
Strategic angle: It’s the end of the road for the cars that set the standards for truly modern EVs, with plenty of range, comfort, and performance.
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Briefing: Tottenham Supporters' Trust criticises De Zerbi hire over Greenwood comments
Strategic angle: The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust has voiced concerns regarding Roberto De Zerbi's appointment due to his previous support for Mason Greenwood.
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Briefing: Energy crisis: why ‘keep calm but cut down’ may be a better message for Labour
Strategic angle: Government keen to avoid panic as oil price surges, but perhaps households need advice on reducing consumption.
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Briefing: Ump Bucknor in spotlight again after missed call
Strategic angle: Umpire C.B. Bucknor faces scrutiny after another overturned call in MLB.
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Briefing: Food assistance slashed for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps
Strategic angle: Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees struggling to survive in Bangladesh's overcrowded camps will see their food assistance slashed starting on Wednesday, raising alarm throughout the increasingly desperate community.
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Briefing: Scotland slip to friendly defeat to Ivory Coast
Strategic angle: Scotland suffered a 1-0 loss to Ivory Coast in their second friendly match of the international break.
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