Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Afternoon 2-4-26
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Mortgage Rate Pressure Builds as Borrowing Costs Rise
Mortgage rates tick up again — implications for housing demand and consumer finance
Overview
Mortgage interest rates continued to tick higher in the past 24 hours, with the average 30-year fixed rate climbing further. These increases reflect broader tightening in credit markets and rising refinance costs, contributing to affordability pressures for homebuyers and signaling stress points in consumer credit that could ripple through the economy.
Key Developments
1. 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Rise
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased to over 6.23%, up from recent levels, making home financing more expensive for new buyers.
2. Shorter-Term Rates Also Increase
Rates on 15-year fixed mortgages and refinancing products also ticked upward, compounding the impact on borrowers looking to shorten terms or refinance.
3. Consumer Costs Creep Higher
Higher rates translate into larger monthly payments and greater overall interest costs over the life of a loan, tightening household financial flexibility.
4. Market Participants Monitor Lending Conditions
Borrowers and lenders alike are watching rate trends closely as central bank policy expectations and credit conditions evolve.
Why It Matters
Rising mortgage rates reduce housing affordability, temper demand for new homes, and increase long-term cost burdens for borrowers. This affects consumer spending, wealth effects from housing markets, and broader financial stability.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
Higher borrowing costs in the U.S. can impact global financial flows, as rate spreads influence currency valuations, capital allocation decisions, and cross-border investment strategies.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar 1: Credit Cost Rebalancing
Higher mortgage rates signal tighter credit conditions, impacting consumption and investment dynamics.
Pillar 2: Monetary Policy & Confidence Signals
Mortgage costs provide a real-world reflection of monetary tightening pressures that influence confidence in economic growth and currency stability.
This isn’t just about homes — it’s about the broader cost of credit and confidence in economic resilience.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources
Forbes Advisor — “Mortgage Rates Today: February 4, 2026 – 30-Year Rate Hits One-Month High”
Forbes Advisor — “Mortgage Refinance Rates Today: February 3, 2026 – Rates Increase”
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Trump Cheers Weak Dollar as BRICS Accelerates De-Dollarization
Currency policy shockwaves collide with global reserve realignment
Overview
President Donald Trump has openly welcomed a weaker U.S. dollar, marking a sharp break from decades of American currency doctrine just as BRICS nations intensify efforts to reduce reliance on the greenback. With the dollar sitting at a four-year low, the convergence of U.S. policy shifts and BRICS de-dollarization is raising fundamental questions about the future of global currency dominance.
Key Developments
1. Trump Embraces a Weaker Dollar
Trump stated that the weaker dollar is “great” for America, highlighting increased business activity and export competitiveness. The U.S. dollar has fallen nearly 10% in 2025 and an additional 2% in early 2026, marking its sharpest annual decline since 2017.
2. Break From Traditional Strong-Dollar Policy
Historically, Republican administrations favored a strong dollar as a symbol of economic stability and global leadership. Trump’s stance departs from this orthodoxy, signaling a willingness to tolerate — or even encourage — dollar weakness to support domestic industry.
3. BRICS Accelerates De-Dollarization
BRICS nations are rapidly implementing alternatives to dollar-based systems:
Russia conducts ~90% of intra-BRICS trade in national currencies
BRICS central banks bought over 1,100 tons of gold in 2025, the largest increase in 70 years
BRICS Pay is expected to launch by late 2026, bypassing SWIFT
BRICS dollar reserves have declined to 56.92% as of January 2026
4. Treasury Attempts Damage Control
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed the U.S. “strong dollar policy,” reframing it as a function of economic fundamentals rather than exchange-rate levels. Markets viewed the remarks as an effort to calm investor concerns following Trump’s comments.
Why It Matters
Currency value reflects confidence, stability, and geopolitical power. A weakening dollar may boost exports and tourism in the short term, but prolonged declines risk undermining investor confidence and accelerating global efforts to move away from dollar-based trade and reserves.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
As BRICS nations expand gold holdings, local-currency trade, and alternative payment systems, foreign currency holders are watching for confirmation that the dollar’s dominance is structurally weakening — not just cyclical. These developments directly affect reserve diversification strategies worldwide.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar 1: Monetary Realignment
The dollar’s decline — combined with BRICS gold accumulation and CBDC infrastructure — signals a shift toward a multipolar reserve system rather than outright dollar replacement.
Pillar 2: Trade & Settlement Fragmentation
With BRICS Pay, mBridge, and bilateral currency swaps expanding, global trade settlement is moving away from a single dominant rail toward regional and bloc-based systems.
This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources
Watcher.Guru – Trump Says A Weaker Dollar Is Great For America As BRICS Gains Power
Reuters – Dollar Slides as Policy Uncertainty and Global Currency Shifts Deepen
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