The New Reality of Market Cycles & Lending Strategy with Gil Figueroa Part 2 #956
In this episode:
Continuation of Bruce Norris’ conversation with Gil Figueroa on market trends and forecasting.
Gil explains what determines interest rates, emphasizing supply, demand, fear, and greed.
Discussion on using Elliott Wave analysis and proprietary formulas to predict markets.
Bruce and Gil reflect on past market cycles, including the 2006–2008 housing downturn.
Insights into stagflation, inflation, and the Federal Reserve’s limitations due to national debt.
How global factors like war, oil prices, and currency dominance impact interest rates.
The potential shift away from U.S. dollar dominance and implications for the economy.
Discussion on Bitcoin trends and its divergence from traditional markets.
The growing impact of AI on unemployment and economic stability.
How rising unemployment could influence future interest rates and housing affordability.
Concerns about declining demand if automation reduces the workforce.
Real estate outlook: challenges in office space and opportunities in data centers.