Falling mortgage rates offer a bright spot amid tariff chaos — but the trade war creates new hazards

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• The 30-year mortgage rate dropped to its lowest point since October amid the week's trade war chaos.
• This might not last long if tariffs revive inflation, pushing rates back up.
• Tariffs could also weaken buyer sentiment and raise new home costs by as much as $9,200.

President Donald Trump's latest tariff salvo has wreaked havoc on markets, but there's a may be a silver lining for homebuyers: falling borrowing costs.

Mortgage rates fell to a six-month low on Friday...