The Walker Webcast Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business Part 23
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Oct 9, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Peter Linneman, a leading economist and Professor Emeritus at The Wharton School, shares his keen insights into the current economic landscape. He highlights the conflicting signals in the labor market and the cautious outlook on GDP growth. The conversation touches on the influence of politics on Fed rate decisions, the dynamics of U.S. Treasury demand, and the persistent housing shortage driven by regulation. With a focus on real estate, Peter also explores the interplay of supply trends and rent dynamics in multifamily markets.
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Conflicting Economic Signals Warrant Caution
- Peter Linneman sees many conflicting, noisy economic signals and is unusually uncertain about the outlook.
- He urges caution and more data before making large allocation changes.
Delay Nonessential Capital Moves
- Only do transactions you must complete in the next few weeks and let more data arrive before making large new commitments.
- Don't stop living, but delay discretionary capital deployment until clarity improves.
AI Concentrates Stock Market Gains
- Equity gains are concentrated in a small set of firms betting on AI-driven productivity gains.
- Broader markets and real assets show no unusual pricing, making the narrow tech rally unique.