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Why Central Banks Are Watching the Housing Market
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how central banks view the housing market as a key transmission channel for monetary policy. They focus on the recent rise in house prices and what it means for inflation and financial stability. Using the example of the Federal Reserve's Beige Book reports, they discuss how home prices and rents feed into core inflation measures, and why central banks now pay close attention to housing as a leading indicator. The episode also covers the role of housing in the wealth effect and how changes in mortgage rates affect consumer spending. Tune in to…
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