Dr. Peter Linneman, a leading economist and Professor Emeritus at The Wharton School, shares his expertise on economic forecasts and the commercial real estate market. He discusses the implications of political shifts, interest rates, and the fallout from recent California wildfires on insurance costs. Linneman analyzes how global conflicts, like the war in Ukraine, impact the U.S. economy and explores the relationship between tariffs, inflation, and real estate dynamics, while providing insight on investment strategies for various sectors.

Dr. Peter Linneman shares his outlook for 2024, discussing the state of the economy, federal and consumer debt, property plays, and more. They also explore the surprise rate cut announcement and criticize officials for being out of touch with inflation. The speakers predict a 3.5% 10-year interest rate and discuss the impact of supply chain pressures. They analyze the current state of the economy using the concept of 'canaries' and discuss the potential economic benefits of weight loss drugs. Finally, they delve into economic predictions, market forecasts, and political speculation.

Our most watched guest is back with even more hot takes on the economy and CRE. Willy was joined once again by acclaimed economist, Dr. Peter Linneman. They covered today’s most pressing issues including the Fed’s next move, the impact of the economy on the CRE asset classes, which regions are seeing the most growth, his predictions for the future, and much more.Watch or listen to the replay.If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, discusses inflation projections, job growth, GDP growth expectations, immigration, household wealth, asset classes, economic growth, and climate change. Topics include interest rate sensitivity, household debt impact, financial trends, real estate analysis, and the role of economic growth in environmental solutions.

Dr. Peter Linneman, a leading economist and Professor Emeritus at The Wharton School of Business, dives into the complexities of today’s economic landscape. He discusses how political narratives clash with actual data, highlighting the need for objective metrics in investment decisions. Dr. Linneman also examines consumer confidence versus economic indicators, sheds light on U.S. debt dynamics, and analyzes the effects of rising interest rates on various sectors. Listen to his unique predictions for the economy and learn how upcoming elections could influence the workplace.