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Sunday note

Weekly briefs

Every Friday: the week's rates, inflation and money news, what they mean for your plan, and one thing to do.

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Week of 5–9 October 20269 Oct 2026

This week in money: borrowing costs climb and inflation worries return

Mortgage rates rose for a seventh week, inflation expectations hit a 2023 high and regulators warned about fraud. What it means for your budget.

One money note a week. Five minutes on Sunday.

What changed in rates and prices, what it means for your plan, and one thing to do this week.