Opting for riskier mortgages
Sep 24, 2026 · 6m
Summary
This episode examines the rising popularity of adjustable-rate mortgages as fixed rates hit 7%, highlighting the risks of betting on future rate drops. It then shifts to the "Marketplace Economic Pulse," featuring Yvette Fernandez from the Mountain West News Bureau. She discusses the impact of Temporary Protected Status revocations on Nevada’s hospitality and construction sectors, as well as the resilience of the Latin entertainment industry during Fiestas Patrias despite visa enforcement challenges.
Topics discussed
Pega Systems AI pricing advertisement
Morgan Stanley Hard Lessons podcast promotion
Rising mortgage rates and shift to adjustable rate loans
Pega Systems AI pricing advertisement
Morgan Stanley Hard Lessons podcast promotion
University of Illinois Online MBA advertisement
Introduction to Marketplace Economic Pulse segment
Impact of TPS revocation on Nevada hospitality and construction
Latin entertainment industry resilience and visa issues
Marketplace Morning Report listener support appeal
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