The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.04% this week, up from last week when it averaged 6.93%, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the rate was 6.6%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.27%, up from last week when it averaged 6.14%. A year ago, the rate was 5.76%.
ABA DataBank: Protein obsession drives up prices
Demand for protein-rich foods and nutritional supplements has continued to increase, contributing to tighter whey inventories and higher prices.









