Not great news, but honestly it's the medicine the economy and asset prices need. Rates need to stay here or higher at least 5 years so that no one escapes without having to re-evaluate their finances incorporating a real cost for borrowed money. If you need sub-5% rates to make your house, car, and finances to go around, your cost structure is/was unsustainable and it needs to be fixed. It's also what's needed for a new generation to be able to afford to house themselves.
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