Bitcoin Skyrockets on March 25th as US Dollar Plummet to 4-Month Lows Bitcoin enthusiasts and investors have been eagerly anticipating a surge in BTC price action, and it seems that the wait may soon be over. With the global money supply on the brink of exploding, experts predict that Bitcoin bulls could see significant gains […]
Bitcoin Skyrockets on March 25th as US Dollar Plummets to 4-Month Lows: A Game-Changing Financial Phenomenon Bitcoin enthusiasts and investors have reason to celebrate as the cryptocurrency’s price is set to soar on March 25th. This significant surge in value is expected to coincide with the US dollar plummeting to its lowest point in four […]
El Salvador’s Bukele Defiant: Bitcoin Purchases to Persist Despite IMF Pressure El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has made it clear that his country will not back down from its commitment to buy at least one Bitcoin every day, despite facing pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Bukele’s unwavering stance on Bitcoin has sparked a […]
Key takeaways The monthly CPI for January 2025 rose by 2.5% year-over-year according to the ABS. However, the underlying inflation rate ticked up slightly from 2.7% to 2.8%, which the RBA watches more closely. Dr. Andrew Wilson warns that this inflation trend may not be sustainable, as it is influenced by factors like post-Covid supply […]
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is on a mission to eliminate waste, reduce bureaucracy, and empower American families, workers, taxpayers, and the government system as a whole. Led by Elon Musk, the agency is driving three major reforms: regulatory rescissions, administrative reductions, and cost savings. While its primary objective is to root out inefficiencies […]
According to the Wall Street Journal, landlords can expect a “landlord-friendly era” of real estate to unfold. The high cost of mortgage rates and homeownership is unlikely to abate, leading to an increase in rental prices nationwide. Lee Everett, head of research and strategy at Cortland, predicts a quick shift from a renter-friendly environment to […]
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Mortgage rates have reached their lowest point in months, providing relief to homebuyers and real estate investors. However, this decrease in rates also comes with increased market volatility, a weaker job market, recession risks, and inflation fears. Despite the uncertainty, it is essential for real estate investors to understand the logic behind falling mortgage rates […]
22 min agoMar. 2, 2025 6:55 pm In the current political climate, budget cuts seem to be on the table for nearly everything, including the real estate industry. The cancellation of government office leases has already pushed some office markets further into the red. Meanwhile, the rollback of sustainability-focused provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act […]
Housing affordability and public housing were major issues in the last presidential election. Vice President Kamala Harris planned to build three million new housing units while effectively punishing corporations with large portfolios of single-family homes through various policy proposals. Some activists want to go even further, advocating for the decommodification of housing and making all […]
X-factors, also known as “Black Swan events,” are unexpected occurrences that have widespread consequences. These events, such as the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), the COVID-19 pandemic, AI’s breakthrough in 2024, and RBA rate hikes, can disrupt industries, economies, and personal wealth-building strategies. Economic and societal shocks often lead to market recalibrations, creating opportunities for informed […]
In This Article Only two months into 2025, Zillow has significantly changed its original housing market prediction. With rising inventory, suppressed buyer demand from high mortgage rates, and sluggish market sentiment, Zillow’s home price forecast has been downgraded. Why the change, and what data is leading Zillow to project little or no home price growth […]
In the 1950s, economist Harry Markowitz developed the Modern Portfolio Theory, proposing the 60/40 portfolio as a balance between stocks and bonds. Millions of investors have used it as a default asset allocation ever since. Fast-forward to the 1990s, when financial planner Bill Bengen set out to discover the “safe withdrawal rate” for retirees—what percent […]
According to ABS data, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) experienced a 2.1 percent increase in the twelve months leading up to October. This growth rate remains consistent with the previous year’s increase, but it is lower than the 2.7 percent rise observed in the twelve months leading up to August. The CPI is a crucial […]
Current Inflation Trends and The Federal Reserve’s Response Inflation remains a critical economic issue, with the latest figures showing a 2.6% rise in consumer prices. The Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut suggests optimism about inflation’s downward trajectory. However, concerns persist about potential inflationary pressures tied to economic policies, particularly as the U.S. approaches another […]