A Wealth of Common Sense · 16 October 2026 · Additional Read

What’s the Right Level of Interest Rates For the Economy?

Ben Carlson

Interest rates lack a historical 'normal'—they've swung wildly across decades. The abrupt shift from ZIRP to 4–5% rates has crushed housing affordability and economic activity (20% of GDP) despite earlier predictions of crisis, raising questions about policymakers' transition planning.

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Topics: Banking & Capital Markets · Real Estate & Construction

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