As you know the Fed hiked the rate which forces prices are down, and rates are up. We are still in a “floating mindset”- with the DOW down and home appreciation up. Everyone knew that the rate was going to go up, so interest rates were only affected slightly. If there were a “surprise rate” increase, then there would have been a shock to the market which sometimes leads to increased interest rates.
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