Has the off-shore dollar market in terms of dollar financing and currency hedging gotten so big that it can dictate Federal Reserve monetary policy including the expected short-term interest rate cut by the Fed at its July 2019 open market committee meeting? In other words, has the Federal Reserve lost its ability to conduct monetary policy and control interest rates as it sees fit and is now in search of other tools? In this episode you’ll learn: Why the Federal Reserve is puzzled by how U.S. interest rates are behaving.How the large but opaque off-shore dollar lending and currency hedging market could be strengthening the dollar, slowing the global economy and pushing down interest rates.What is leading to a global dollar shortage.Why the Federal Reserve is researching other policy tools.What investors can do to protect against uncertainty regarding the dollarThanks to ButcherBox and Policygenius for sponsoring the episode. For show notes and more information on this episode click here. [0:20] The suspected outcome of the Federal Reserve Committee Meeting on July 30th and 31st. [3:04] Is the Federal Reserve’s inconsistency, in this case, something to fear?[6:31] The influence of offshore U.S. dollars on the Federal Reserve. [9:10] The issue of undocumented offshore dollar-denominated debt. [12:06] The ramifications of the inability of the global supply chain to access the dollars they need. [15:21] Banks are less willing to lend dollars while also demanding more “pristine” collateral. [18:36] The complexity of the global U.S. dollar matrix. [21:06] Steps to take to cushion your portfolio against any ramifications of a lower Federal Reserve interest rate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How the demand by corporations and individuals to turn single-family homes into rental units is pushing up home prices, making it more difficult for first-time homebuyers to purchase a house.  In this episode you'll learn: Why the United Nations is accusing certain countries and corporations of treating housing as a tradable financial commodity rather than a human right.Why Blackstone believes it is helping to solve the housing crisis by buying and renting single family homes and that the United Nations is wrong in its accusations.How the drive by corporations and individuals to own rental housing is pushing up home prices, but not necessarily rents.Why the U.S. has a chronic affordable housing shortage and what can be done about it. Thanks to Vistaprint and WIX for sponsoring the episode. For show notes and more information on this episode click here. [0:17] The concern of the U.N. with houses being treated as a commodity vs. a right. [2:27] The rise of rent-backed securities and the debated role of Blackstone. [8:20] The impact of single institutions on the national rent average. [9:59] House flipping vs. renting. [11:34] Buying a home to rent through a company. [12:56] David’s personal experience with being outbid on a house. [14:25] Why financialization is driving up home prices—not rent. [19:48] The housing crisis for those with low income. [22:53] Possible solutions for the rental housing crisis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.