Gas prices, unemployment rates, and home sales have been headlining topics for the past two years. Every other day we’re hearing about a record surge in a certain type of asset, leaving many investors wondering when this market madness will come to an end. To help us understand a bit more about the economic indicators affecting our daily lives, we invited Planet Money and The Indicator’s Stacey Vanek Smith on the show.

Stacey has an enormous presence in the economic podcasting world and has helped pioneer some of the most-listened-to content about what drives and divides our economy. Today, she talks to Dave Meyer and Kathy Fettke about the most important economic indicators that investors should watch out for. Thankfully, she brings news not just about interest rates and inflation—Stacey has some genuinely positive news about the post-pandemic economic recovery. 

One of the key topics of this show is how work-from-home and remote lifestyles have prompted a “real estate reset” that may potentially even out the United States housing market. If you’re a real estate investor, homeowner, or renter, this information will be crucial for decisions that will affect not only your current life but your future potential to build wealth. 

If you enjoyed our interview with Stacey, we highly recommend getting her new book Machiavelli for Women: Defend Your Worth, Grow Your Ambition, and Win the Workplace!

In This Episode We Cover

How to recover from the “divided economy” we find ourselves in today

Is the great resignation here to stay, and if so, what does it mean for home prices?

Unemployment “JOLTS” that affect labor prices and worker supply 

Why and how energy prices have skyrocketed and the effects that come with it

The two most important economic indicators real estate investors should pay attention to

The positive economic effects of a worldwide pandemic and global lockdown 

And So Much More!

Links from the Show

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Stacey Vanek Smith’s Website

Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-7

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