House prices survived the last interest-rate rise. Will they this time?

House prices resisted a previous interest rate increase but are now tested again. Strong demand and infrastructure projects have supported pricing. Steel costs have risen significantly, reaching a four-year high due to increased raw material expenses.

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Finance & economics2026-09-20 · rssHouse prices survived the last rise in interest rates. Will they this time? Supports that shored up the housing market when borrowing costs last rose are gone
Economy News, Latest Economic News Today | The HinduBusinessLine2026-09-21 · rssSteel prices hit 4-yr high on rise in cost amid strong demand. BigMint benchmark Mumbai HRC assessment rose by ₹1,200 a tonne to ₹63,900 a tonne while CRC prices jumped ₹1,300 a tonne to ₹73,500 a tonne
Finance & economics2026-09-15 · rssScott Bessent should stop blaming the bond market. It is working just fine; his interventions, less so
Finance & economics2026-09-20 · rssHouse prices survived the last interest-rate rise. Will they this time? Supports that shored up the housing market when borrowing costs last rose are gone

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