Holistic Survival Show - Economic Crisis · Jason Hartman

622: Interest Rate Shock: What It Means For The Housing Market | Eric Basmajian, EPB Macro Research

·46 min·4 clips
Erick Basmagian shows a chart where private borrowing rates spiked 157 basis points, signaling a historic economic warning.
Jason Hartman interviews Erick Basmagian on the economic impact of interest rate shocks, analyzing how Federal Reserve policies have led to record spikes in private borrowing rates. They discuss housing market vulnerabilities, demographic trends affecting long-term demand, and indicators pointing toward potential recession risks.

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A blunt housing conversation that links rates, demographics, and the shrinking entry-level market.

This episode treats interest rates like a stress test for housing, and that angle gives the conversation some edge. Jason Hartman and Eric Basmajian argue that the old real-estate story does not fit a market with little entry-level inventory and much more activity in what used…

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Want the housing market explained in plain English, with the pressure points spelled out?

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