The New Reality of Market Cycles & Lending Strategy with Gil Figueroa Part 2 #956

In this episode, Bruce Norris continues his conversation with Gil Figueroa, diving deep into the forces shaping interest rates and the broader economy. They explore how market psychology, global events, and government policy intersect to influence financial markets. Gil shares his perspective on using technical analysis, including Elliott Wave theory, to forecast trends across asset classes like treasuries, stocks, and Bitcoin. The discussion also touches on major macroeconomic challenges such as stagflation, rising national debt, and the limits of Federal Reserve policy. Additionally, they examine the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence on employment and how these shifts could reshape real estate demand, particularly in office spaces and emerging sectors like data centers.Gil Figueroa is the President of First Commercial Capital, where he specializes in the origination, underwriting, and closing of multifamily and commercial real estate loans. With over three decades of experience as a licensed real estate broker since 1993, Gil brings deep expertise in apartment lending, commercial real estate finance, and complex loan structuring. He also works closely with high-net-worth clients as a financial analyst and wealth strategist, helping align real estate investments with long-term financial and retirement goals. In addition, Gil is a seasoned speaker with extensive experience presenting at industry conferences and wealth seminars, known for delivering clear, practical insights to investors and professionals.In this episode:Continuation of Bruce Norris’ conversation with Gil Figueroa on market trends and forecasting.Gil explains what determines interest rates, emphasizing supply, demand, fear, and greed.Discussion on using Elliott Wave analysis and proprietary formulas to predict markets.Bruce and Gil reflect on past market cycles, including the 2006–2008 housing downturn.Insights into stagflation, inflation, and the Federal Reserve’s limitations due to national debt.How global factors like war, oil prices, and currency dominance impact interest rates.The potential shift away from U.S. dollar dominance and implications for the economy.Discussion on Bitcoin trends and its divergence from traditional markets.The growing impact of AI on unemployment and economic stability.How rising unemployment could influence future interest rates and housing affordability.Concerns about declining demand if automation reduces the workforce.Real estate outlook: challenges in office space and opportunities in data centers.The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669. For more information on hard money lending, go to www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.Video LinkRadio Show