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Mortgage rates today: U.S. 30-year hits lowest since Sept 2024 as UK lenders cut deals

Mortgage rates today: U.S. 30-year hits lowest since Sept 2024 as UK lenders cut deals

The U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.25%, its lowest since September 2024, MBA data showed Wednesday. Mortgage lenders and homebuilder shares rose in premarket trade as Treasury yields eased. Applications dropped over the holiday period despite the rate decline. Canada’s best advertised five-year fixed rate stayed near 3.89%; UK two-year fixes averaged 4.81%; Australia’s variable average was about 5.51%.
7 January 2026
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  • Stora Enso Share Price Declines 15% in One Month Amid Valuation Debate
    March 20, 2026, 11:48 AM EDT. Stora Enso Oyj (HLSE:STERV) shares have dropped 15% over the past month, continuing a downward trend with a 9.2% weekly decline and 10.6% fall year to date. Despite this, the stock's 1-year total return remains positive at 2.9%, underscoring mixed investor sentiment. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates a fair value of €11.55, above the current close near €9.67, suggesting the stock is undervalued. This outlook is supported by Stora Enso's focus on sustainable packaging and growth in renewable products. However, the valuation depends on stable demand and pricing; rising wood and energy costs could undermine margins. Investors face a complex picture balancing recent share price weakness against potential long-term growth in a shifting market landscape.
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