The Fed's Interest Rate Pause: What It Means for Real Estate and the Economy

The Fed's interest rate pause is making headlines as economic uncertainty reaches new heights. In this episode, Kathy Fettke unpacks what the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady means for real estate investors, borrowers, and the broader economy. With rising concerns about stagflation, shaky GDP numbers, and trade tensions driving market volatility, this pause may be more than just a waiting game — it could signal the start of a critical turning point. Topics Discussed:

• 00:00 Fed's Interest Rate Decisions
• 00:38 Fed's Post Meeting Statements
• 01:00 Stagflation Risk and US Economy
• 01:23 Job Market
• 01:45 Tariffs 
• 02:20 Consumer Side 

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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/07/fed-rate-decision-may-2025.html