Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 2hAbout to go live! youtube.com/live/KXodsB8...youtube.comThe Fairweather Report: This Week in Housing & Economics 10/1/26YouTube video by Daryl Fairweather, PhD Chief Economist 020
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 6hGoogle searches for "who should I vote for" up 102% from 4 years ago. What happens when AI helps answer that question for uninformed voters? 1103
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026We should really put a pigovian tax on AI, not just for the environmental harm, but for the slop. Slop is pollution. The internet has been polluted with slop. 0192
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I feel so cosmopolitan to be reading translated Chinese language reviews of the Chinese translation of my book. 🌐 050
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026When I was a grad student at UChicago I had the privilege to TA for Robert Fogel (Nobel winning economist.) Lately I've been thinking a lot about what was taught in that class has predicted the current moment. youtu.be/KcbA9sqpoJEyoutu.beHow AI Makes Us (Spiritually) PoorYouTube video by Daryl Fairweather, PhD Chief Economist 081
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Going live in about an hour! Join me to discuss the recent run up in interest rates, and what it means for the economy and housing market. youtube.com/live/MFnEZu0...youtube.comThe Fairweather Report: This Week in Housing & Economics 9/24/26YouTube video by Daryl Fairweather, PhD Chief Economist 040
Reposted by Daryl Fairweather ⛅Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Reminder that the ongoing breakdown in global economic cooperation is bad for economic growth and inflation. And, when combined with lots of investment opportunities in AI infrastructure, is bad for interest rates. 0113
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026A metaphor for our current economy. Instead of regulating LED headlights, sell the visually impacted masses eye drops under a state sanctioned monopoly (patent protection). Experimental eye drops ease night vision problems for drivers | Reuters share.google/r8TJQlNJI420...share.googleNEWSLETTER: Experimental eye drops ease night vision problems for driversFor those who find night driving increasingly difficult, today we have some encouraging news that might make those oncoming headlights less problematic. We also report on a survey from U.S. cancer ce... 080
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026I'll be 70 years talkin like "The COLA increases are like such a bummer dude, I can't even." And that's on growing up in SoCal. I'll never change. 0100
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Mortgage rates just crossed 7% for the first time in a year, and this time it feels different. I explain why rates jumped, what's driving the bond market sell-off, and what buyers with cash should do right now to get the best deal in this market. youtu.be/CSR1Nrtohnoyoutu.beMortgage Rates Just Hit 7%: What Happens Next?YouTube video by Daryl Fairweather, PhD Chief Economist 171
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026When is bad news about inflation good news for mortgage rates? When it forces the Fed to deal with inflation now instead of punting into the future. Mortgages typically get paid off in 6-12 years, so for mortgage rates the inflation outlook matters more than the present www.cnbc.com/2026/09/11/c...cnbc.comInflation persisted in August, potentially locking in a Fed interest rate hikeThe all-items consumer price index was expected to rise 0.4% in August, with core, excluding food and energy, showing a 0.2% gain, according to the Dow Jones consensus. 021
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026I'm about to go live! Join me at 3ET. I will be discussing the latest flare up mortgage rates and what it says about the economy. www.youtube.com/live/mga5Hss...youtube.comThe Fairweather Report: This Week in Housing & Economics 9/10/26YouTube video by Daryl Fairweather, PhD Chief Economist 130
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 09/09/2026I'm hearing that AI has a 10% chance of killing us all, but what's the counterfactual? What's the probability that humanity ends without AI's help? 3210
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026From my livestream. I watched the movie "Good Fortune" starring Aziz Anzari, and was incredibly distracted by how wrong the movie was about the causes of housing insecurity in Los Angeles. Hollywood, hit me up if you need an economist to review your scripts! 2130
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 02/09/2026From my live stream: Is a new fee on skilled workers about to change the housing market? Trump is proposing a $100,000 fee for H1B skilled worker visas. While it's aimed at international hiring, the knock-on effects could hit housing. 030
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 01/09/2026I will be going live this Thursday at 3ET to discuss the latest in housing and economics. Subscribe and tun on notifications so you don't miss it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDQ8...youtube.comThe Fairweather Report: This Week in Housing & Economics 9/3/26YouTube video by Daryl Fairweather, PhD Chief Economist 050
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 28/08/2026From my livestream: A billionaire got caught using AI to write a Wall Street Journal op-ed. Stanley Druckenmiller published an op-ed criticizing Treasury Secretary Bessent. AI detectors flagged it 100%. He admitted it. The WSJ defended it. 0121
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 27/08/2026I'm starting a little late today, and from a different location (my home internet is down), but the show must go on! Tune into my live stream today at 3:30 ET where I will discuss the latest economic and housing news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCoz...youtube.comThe Fairweather Report: This Week in Housing & Economics 8/27/26YouTube video by Daryl Fairweather, PhD Chief Economist 010
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Throwback to 2008 when I dressed up with my bestie to see Rocky Horror at the Nuart. I bet they will sell out for weeks to come. RIP Tim Curry 🕊️ 0190
Reposted by Daryl Fairweather ⛅Lawrence Whitney @brlawrencelc.com · 26/08/2026This is a really interesting place where progressives and libertarians align on one of the most critical issues we face. Worth keeping an eye on! 083
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 26/08/2026ICYMI, YIMBY Law is planning to challenge the constitutionality of single family zoning, and I talked about it in my last live stream. youtu.be/FkN-3mtzJrMyoutu.beIs Your City’s Zoning Actually Illegal?YouTube video by Daryl Fairweather, PhD Chief Economist 1325
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 25/08/2026From the pod: we are at peak unaffordability, meaning housing affordability is very bad right now, but it is slowly getting better. 040
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Check out my interview with @herfirst100k.bsky.social of the Financial Feminist Podcast. We discuss everything you want to know about how and when to buy a home (from an economist's perspective) 🏡 💰 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...podcasts.apple.comCan I Actually Afford a Home? with Daryl FairweatherPodcast Episode · Financial Feminist · August 25 · 44m 050
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Reminder that the ongoing breakdown in global economic cooperation is bad for economic growth and inflation. And, when combined with lots of investment opportunities in AI infrastructure, is bad for interest rates. 0113
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 24/08/2026From my latest live stream: Are rising foreclosures really a concern? I go live every Thursday at 3ET on YouTube www.youtube.com/@fairweather... 170
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 21/08/2026From my livestream: Why did The Economist publish a hit piece on Daron Acemoglu? Was it for the clicks, or was it to put him in his place for criticizing AI? I livestream every Thursday at 3ET, subscribe so you don't miss it. 051
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Update: It was worth the fixed costs. New workflow is much more efficient. 060
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 20/08/2026I'm going live today at 3ET. Come hang out while I talk about what's going on in the housing market and economy (including the Acemoglu article and the 30 yr bond buyback) www.youtube.com/live/R5os14A...youtube.comThe Fairweather Report: This Week in Housing & Economics 8/20/26YouTube video by Daryl Fairweather, PhD Chief Economist 000
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026No, no, no no. He's hot, okay? Because if you are saying Daron Acemoglu isn’t hot, then you are saying that I am not hot. Because obviously I am not as hot as Daron Acemoglu!static.klipy.comMindy Kaling's Playful Head ShakeALT: Mindy Kaling's Playful Head Shake 1122
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026The Economist piece reads like the scene from the Office where they are debating whether Hillary Swank is Hot or Not 0111
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 18/08/2026The funny thing about the AI Watermarks is this will actually boost adoption in corporate settings. 030
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Bonds are selling off, pushing interest rates higher. I said in my YouTube about long term trends, that we are in the orange region (higher rates), seems like the market is agreeing with me (at least for today). 170
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 17/08/2026I believe this is the root cause of 99% of the AI backlash. It's not a backlash to technology, it's a backlash to oligarchy. 3171
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Last week I talked about why the Fed is doubling down on its 2% inflation target and what that means for mortgage rates. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQlb...youtube.comWhy The Fed Is Doubling Down on 2% InflationYouTube video by Daryl Fairweather, PhD Chief Economist 040
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 13/08/2026I will be going live this afternoon at 3ET/2CT to talk about the latest housing market data and what's been going on in the economy. Turn on notifications on YouTube so you don't miss it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdkJ...youtube.comThe Fairweather Report: This Week in Housing & Economics 8/13/26YouTube video by Daryl Fairweather, PhD Chief Economist 010
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Hate the Game is now available in Chinese! I just got my author copies for the simplified Chinese version of my book Hate the Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love, and Work. I'm officially an internationally published author! I hope the people of China 🇨🇳, Malaysia 🇲🇾 and Singapore 🇸🇬 enjoy it! 080
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Is the housing shortage over? There are nearly 50% more sellers than buyers in the market right now, but that doesn't mean we can declare "mission accomplished". youtu.be/Rw5BuWY_QtAyoutu.beIs The Housing Shortage Over? PhD Economist ExplainsYouTube video by Daryl Fairweather, PhD Chief Economist 161
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Let me try this new workflow, surely it will save me hours of time... spends 2 hours debugging 061
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Everyone has their woke timelines wrong. The real woke 1 , wasn't 2020, it was actually in 2014, when Beyonce had everyone singing "I woke up like this" and declared herself a feminist. 1161
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Fixing zoning and permitting is a cheap and effective way to create more housing supply and bring down costs, but unfortunately it's not a complete solution. youtu.be/7JK-gYkYGnwyoutu.beThe Real Reason Housing Stays Expensive (It’s Not Just Zoning)YouTube video by Daryl Fairweather, PhD Chief Economist 062
Reposted by Daryl Fairweather ⛅Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 17/07/2026I'm stuck at home with my air purifiers, waiting for the smoke to clear. Millions of Americans are doing the same thing. So I wrote an article for Forbes about how worsening air quality will change home buying preferences, looking at evidence from Beijing. www.forbes.com/sites/darylf...forbes.comWildfire Smoke Will Change What Americans Want In A HomeAs wildfire smoke forces millions to shelter, home buyer priorities are shifting. Air filtration now outranks pools and home theaters, a trend just getting started. 12910
Reposted by Daryl Fairweather ⛅Arrianna Marie Planey, PhD MA @arrianna-planey.bsky.social · 17/07/2026For me, this started with the onset of the COVID pandemic. We updated our house to have a central air purification system *in addition to* air purifiers in every room of the house. 1298
Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @fairweatherphd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Check out this episode of the Indicator featuring a Q&A with yours truly! @planetmoney.bsky.social www.npr.org/2026/07/27/n...npr.orgYou had housing questions. An economist answered them. : The Indicator from Planet MoneyThe U.S. housing market is pretty weird right now. Whether you’re a buyer, seller or a renter, it leads to all kinds of questions, like: How did we end up with a housing shortage? Is housing still a g... 060
