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Why 57% of Americans Can’t Afford Anything - How The Economy Became One Big Ponzi Scheme

Published: 2025-09-18
Status: Available | Analyzed

Predictions from this Video

Total: 5
Correct: 0
Incorrect: 0
Pending: 5
Unrated: 0
Prediction
Topic
Status
Private equity firms could own 40% of US rental houses by 2030.
"And it looks like it could potentially rise to 40% of all rental houses in the United States by 2030."
Housing Market
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A 20% drop in housing prices would result in millions of homeowners being underwater on their mortgages.
"if housing prices fell by 20%, we're still well above our 2020 prices. But now you'd have millions of homeowners that are underwater."
Housing Market
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From 2020 to 2025, reported wage growth (20%) has lagged behind reported inflation (23%).
"Between 2020 to 2025 we have seen reported inflation again reported inflation at around 23% while the reported wage growth for the median earner in America has been around 20%."
Wage Growth
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The stock market grew by approximately 90% over the last 5 years (relative to 2025).
"If we take a look at the stock market over the last 5 years, well, the stock market has grown by around 90%."
Stock Market
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Banks tightening lending standards in 2025 is seen as an indicator of a potential economic slowdown.
"In the past with banks who get stricter about their lending practices, it has been an indicator for an economic slowdown. And now with banks tightening the lending standards again in 2025, the question is what's coming"
Economic Slowdown Indicator
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