Housing Market Crash Alert: Should Investors Worry About Declining Home Prices?

The U.S. economic expansion continues to look very strong, and it appears poised to continue along that path. Moreover, with inflation easing and the pivotal presidential election looming next year, I remain convinced the Federal Reserve will indeed meaningfully cut rates in 2024. Still, the economy and stocks face multiple meaningful threats. Specifically, an upcoming decline in home prices may result in meaningfully weaker demand for products from many consumers and businesses while the reluctance of shipping firms to use the Suez Canal could cause inflation to reaccelerate. The U.S. Economy Continues to Show Signs of Strength In…