U.S. mortgage rates ticked up this week—the 30-year fixed average climbed slightly, but still hovers close to the lowest level we've seen this year. Worth keeping an eye on, especially as rate shifts tend to ripple through broader financial markets. Lower borrowing costs usually mean more liquidity floating around, which historically correlates with risk-on behavior in crypto and equity spaces. Not a dramatic move, but the trajectory matters more than the headline number right now.