Weekend View - July 28, 2024

Multiple Perspectives

In this week's episode of Multiple Perspectives, Daniel Brereton discusses the recent market volatility, the impact of persistently high interest rates, and the latest economic data. He also highlights the positive signs in the economy despite the challenging investment environment and shares current real estate investment opportunities available through EquityMultiple.

Key Topics:

1. Market Volatility:

   • Recent whipsaw in major indexes with Nasdaq experiencing its worst day in several years.
   • Tech and megacaps selling off while small caps show resilience.

2. Impact of High Interest Rates:

   • Effects on real estate and tech investors.
   • Insights into the Crowdstreet fiasco and its implications on market projections.

3. Positive Economic Indicators:

   • GDP growth of 2.8% in the last quarter, beating expectations.
   • Moderating inflation and a stabilizing labor market.
   • Analysis of the "vibe-cession" sentiment versus positive economic data.

4. Consumer Sentiment and Market Opportunities:

   • Rising consumer sentiment and potential for a positive shift in economic perception.
   • Investment opportunities in select markets and sectors identified by EquityMultiple's equity and debt teams.

5. Current Investment Offerings:

   • Senior loan on a hotel in Washington DC, poised to benefit from the presidential inauguration.
   • Essential retail center in the fast-growing area of North Charleston.
   • Workforce housing complex in Houston, benefiting from the area's popularity and demand for lower-cost units.

Contact and Additional Information:

• Learn more about our current offerings and market insights at equitymultiple.com.
• For questions, contact us at [email protected].