Matt Welch: The Fed's just in such an awkward position right now, isn't it? He asks what is the magic behind the 2% number. And he says that whatever happens with housing will have a pretty big impact on core inflation and CPI. Welch: I think the Fed is maybe a little justified in their track of getting keeping rates high.
Regulators are taking a hard look at acquisitions for Adobe, MIcrosoft, and Amazon. And that might be a good thing for Adobe and Activision shareholders.
(00:21) Emily Flippen and Matt Argersinger discuss:
- Why more rate hikes are on the way. - How housing’s impact on inflation probably won’t slow down any time soon. - Why Activision and Adobe shareholders might not want their company’s proposed acquisitions to go through.
(19:11) Deidre Woollard spoke with Atif Qadir, the founder of proptech company Commonplace, about how issues at regional banks affect real estate, and whether empty office space can really be turned into apartments.
(31:16) Emily and Matt break down two ideas on their radar: Spotify and Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF.
Stocks discussed: ADBE, AMZN, IRBT, MSFT, ATVI, SPOT, SCHD
Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Emily Flippen, Matt Argersinger, Deidre Woolard, Atif Qadir Engineer: Dan Boyd
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