Economists Predict Stable Growth and Rates in 2026: What It Means for Investors

Update: 2025-11-03

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Top economists are forecasting a year of steady growth, modest inflation, and predictable interest rates in 2026 — and that's welcome news for real estate investors. In this episode, Kathy Fettke reports on Marcus & Millichap's latest outlook, based on the Blue Chip Economic Indicators survey of 44 leading economists. Learn how a stable economic environment could shape property values, financing, and investment strategy in the year ahead.

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SOURCE: millichap.com/research/videos/leading-economists-predictions-for-2026

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Economists Predict Stable Growth and Rates in 2026: What It Means for Investors

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Economists Predict Stable Growth and Rates in 2026: What It Means for Investors

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Economists Predict Stable Growth and Rates in 2026: What It Means for Investors