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Back to EpisodesJob Growth Slows, Inflation Cools, but Trade Wars Fuel Market Tensions
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The U.S. economy is sending mixed signals as inflation eases to 2.8%, job growth slows, and escalating trade wars shake investor confidence. February's labor report showed weaker-than-expected job gains, while tariffs on steel and aluminum sparked market volatility, driving the Dow Jones down nearly 1%. As the Federal Reserve weighs its next move, mortgage rates are trending downward, offering opportunities for real estate investors. Will inflation continue to cool, or will trade tensions push prices higher?
Tune in for a deep dive into how these shifting economic forces could impact your investments.
00:00 Real Estate News Brief
00:26 Inflation Report
01:21 Shelter Costs
01:51 Notable Price Changes
02:06 February Jobs Report
02:37 Unemployment Rate
03:06 Job Growth, Job Losses, and Wage Growth
04:03 Fed Rate Cuts?
04:28 Market Reactions
05:19 Tariffs
05:50 Currency Markets
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