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Mortgage Rates and Gas Prices
Bespoke Investment Group's line chart drew 9K views on X: 1.3x its typical post and #6 of 37 Bespoke Investment Group charts we track by views. Read Oct 12, 2026.
Our MORTGAS misery index (sum of prices at the pump and mortgage rates) hit record highs this week, taking out the prior October 2023 peak.
Why it spread
It spread because it hit a hot topic that week with an independent author's framing, reaching 8,655 views, 26 likes, 4 reposts, 1 quote, and 8 saves, with a quote rate above average.
What worked
- The post tied a branded index to a hot topic that week, which gave people a reason to share it beyond the usual audience.
- The chart used a simple line form with medium self labelling and a source line, making the record high easy to grasp at a glance.
- The independent author framing plus the branded index gave the post a clear point of view without needing extra explanation.
What to borrow
We could build a simple line chart around a hot topic that week, brand it as our own index, and label it clearly enough that the record high reads in one look.
Careful
Do not over-read the low design polish or the below average source reach as proof that polish and sourcing do not matter, and do not treat the modest likes, reposts, quotes, and saves as a large viral hit.
Written by our analysis model from the measured numbers above, not by Bespoke Investment Group.
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How far did Bespoke Investment Group's "Mortgage Rates and Gas Prices" chart travel?
9,003 views, 26 likes, 4 reposts and 8 saves on X, read Oct 12, 2026. A normal post from @bespokeinvest gets about 7K views.
What kind of chart is it?
A line chart. Mortgage and gas index reaches new high since 2004.
Can I use Bespoke Investment Group's chart?
Use the format, not the picture. The chart, logo and design belong to Bespoke Investment Group. ViralChart redraws the chart type with your numbers and words, and credits the original publisher.