August 26, 2023

Fed Symposium + Housing Market + Financial Superpowers

24 minutes

As the Federal Reserve hosts its annual conference out West in Jackson Hole, we’ll take a look at what Jerome Powell said and what they forecasted that they’ll do next. We also discuss how mortgage rates, cash buyers, and new builds are affecting the real estate market. We finish with Humble Dollar’s seven financial superpowers that can help you make, save, invest, and ultimately enjoy money.

Key Takeaways

[00:20] - Checking in on the Fed’s economic policy symposium

[05:18] - Is there pent-up demand for home purchases?

[10:15] - Unsurprising news out of Russia

[12:16] - Financial Superpowers

Links

Powell: "It is the Fed's job to bring inflation down to our 2 percent goal”

Truflation says we’re currently at 2.56%

Richard Moody: Regions Economic Outlook, August 2023

Spreads between treasuries and mortgages are still extremely high

Downed Russian jet carried Wagner’s hierarchy including Yevgeny Prigozhin

Jonathan Clements’ financial superpowers he says we should all strive to cultivate

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Disclosure

The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate, qualified professional prior to making a final decision.

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