SVN® Internation Corp. Economic Update – Keeping our clients up-to-date about the latest trends affecting the real estate landscape.
POTENTIAL ECONOMIC IMPACT OF UAW STRIKE & GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN – On September 15th, the United Auto Workers initiated a strike against the three major unionized US car manufacturers, GM, Ford, and Stellatis—striking all three for the first time in history, with potentially significant short-term implications for the US economy. If prolonged, the strike could even influence mortgage rates, particularly in regions of Michigan and Ohio, where closed plants may result in a regional recession. Slower growth in these regions could send rates lower, benefiting homebuyers but potentially stoking inflation further. Income loss among workers may also affect local spending and home-price trends. Coupled with the prospects of a fourth Federal government shutdown in the last ten years were raised this week after Congress failed to agree on either a stopgap or permanent spending bill with an October 1st deadline swiftly approaching.
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