Key TakeawaysUS 30-year fixed-rate mortgages experienced a slight increase this week, rising to 6.34% from the previous 6.30%, indicating a shifting landscape for homebuyers.Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered multiple statements, accusing Europe of hindering peace in Ukraine and dismissing fears of a direct attack on NATO as "hysteria."Fuel oil demand is unexpectedly defying forecasts, driven by ongoing Red Sea disruptions and the expansion of a shadow fleet, impacting global energy markets.The Whit ...