

318. Perturbative Data: Consumer Confidence Slides, More Government Cuts, Park Ave's Persistent Premium, & Multifamily Price Points
33 snips Mar 28, 2025
The podcast dives into the latest economic indicators revealing a split in manufacturing and services sectors. It discusses the drop in consumer confidence and its impact on housing affordability, alongside Cuomo's shifting stance on rent reforms as he vies for mayor. The show highlights significant developments on NYC's Park Avenue, spearheaded by JPMorgan, and examines the strict foreclosure processes affecting an office property in Stamford, CT. Key insights into Dollar Tree's sale of Family Dollar and multifamily market trends round out this engaging discussion.
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Economic Indicators Diverge
- The S&P's March PMIs revealed a divergence: services surged while manufacturing dipped.
- Consumer confidence decreased, potentially signaling economic hesitation.
Perturbative Economic Uncertainty
- The economy is currently experiencing significant uncertainty, causing decision paralysis among business leaders.
- This uncertainty, coupled with soft data, is keeping investors on the sidelines.
Consumer Confidence and Recession
- Declining consumer confidence, influenced by negative news and potential layoffs, can trigger a recession.
- Resilient markets and government interventions have delayed the anticipated recession.