12: Inflation & Interest Rate News: The Ugly Truth Investors NEED to Know

Inflation and interest rates—two things we rarely talk about when the market is going smoothly. Just this week, the Federal Reserve made some stark moves surrounding interest rates with the hope of cooling down the rampant inflation we’re experiencing. But what exactly is causing all this inflation and are interest rates really going to change anything?Welcome to a bonus “On The Market” update from your favorite data deli nerd, Dave Meyer, who serves you fresh salami and cheese similes and turkey and mayo metaphors so you can know the housing market a bit better. This time, we’re talking about how inflation and interest rates rises could affect the housing market, what’s behind all the madness, and what it means for you, the local homebuyer or real estate investor.The recent updates from the Fed are BIG news, but they shouldn't worry you too much if you know the reasons behind their decisions. Staying ahead of the inflation curve can help put you in a position to build wealth, even when everyone else thinks the sky is falling.In This Episode We CoverInterest rate updates and why the Fed and Jerome Powell are making these drastic decisionsInflation explained and why we’re experiencing such high price surgesSupply and demand and how this lopsided duo is hurting the economyWhat would need to happen before a more normalized market comes aboutWhether or not an economic recession is around the cornerAnd So Much More!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets ForumsBiggerPockets AgentJoin BiggerPockets for FREEOn The MarketJoin the Future of Real Estate Investing with FundriseConnect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” ForumsDave’s BiggerPockets ProfileDave’s InstagramHow to Prepare for a RecessionOur Inflation Dilemma—What The Fed Won’t Tell YouThe Fed’s Plan for Future Interest RatesGet Housing Market Data from RedfinCheck the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-12Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page!

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