101. Trump vs. Powell: Who's Controlling Interest Rates?
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Episode 101: Trump, Powell & the Housing Market Power Struggle
This week on Drunk Real Estate, the crew dives deep into the growing tension between President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell as both sides battle over the future of interest rates—and what it means for your mortgage, investments, and the U.S. housing market.
We break down:
🏠 How interest rates are shaping the single-family housing market
📉 Powell's refusal to cut rates (yet)—is he waiting too long?
🇺🇸 Trump's aggressive push for a 2-point rate drop
📊 Is inflation really under control—or just hiding in housing?
💵 Why consumer spending, M2 money supply & GDP trends matter more than ever
🔥 The Fed's real concern: a 2025 inflation surprise or political blowback?
Grab a drink and join the crew for unfiltered commentary on the rate war, economic signals, and how it all trickles down to your wallet.
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