Israeli police shot and killed a Palestinian man who they say had tried to drive his car into them, an action they have labeled a terrorist attack.
VOA: standard.2009.04.09
Such an action would drive historically low interest rates even lower, including the 30-year mortgage rate, furthering reducing the barriers of entry for potential homebuyers.
The Federal Reserve, trying to kick-start the economy, is keeping short-term interest rates at zero and is taking action to drive down long-term rates as well.