Understanding Housing and Inflation: The Latest Existing Home Sales Report | Market Takes

Housing prices and home sales have quietly picked back up in recent months, suggesting that one of the biggest contributors to inflation could be rising again. The March existing home sales report from the National Association of Realtors details the latest on a pivotal economic indicator. We’ll explain what the biggest takeaways from the report are and how it could move markets in the future.

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[DionRabouinWSJ]

Do you think inflation is starting to pick up again?

[VictorAntares]

the market news doesnt stop, which is why your show is so valuable. we're at a weird time in the markets, so looking forward to the next episode

[bobbyomari]

Dion, I’d say that home builders becoming bullish and building more homes isn’t that great given the fact that most of these homes are so incredibly overpriced. If interests rates go down, then there’s less incentives these home builders provide and they will continue to inflate prices (because they can). It also sounds like the market is desperate for a pivot into QE, but with inflation peaking its head again, I don’t see how the fed funds rate doesn’t increase come May. Clearly there’s a parallel reaction when rates dip a little and how people are quick to react (spend). This push and pull is just making inflation incredibly sticky and if we continue down this path, we are just in stagflation until something gives. Always look forward to your market takes!

[ejward]

This is the best example of housing market reporting on YouTube. Clear-eyed, cogent and hyperbole free. Kudos to you sir.

[chhewee]

If the stock market goes up does Labor cost take the hit?

[mitchell.]

What is the next signature quoting at the end of a non-market takes video?

[kevinyaucheekin]

Guten Morgen, Herr Dion Rabouin. From a FINE CITY aka: Singapore.😊

[nickr]

So what to consider from a financial standpoint if you have savings and are contemplating a house purchase in the next x years? Let inflation goble up your savings and risk having to pay even more as house prices rise or take the hit now with a high interest rate...?

[alvolkov]

I don’t like your long introductions. Please make it shorter please