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Stories by Kara Ng

Dr. Kara Ng is a Senior Economist on Zillow’s Economic Research team, where she analyzes housing data to identify emerging trends. In prior roles in financial services, she built quantitative models to forecast macroeconomic and financial conditions, guiding asset allocation and strategy. Dr. Ng earned her Ph.D. in economics from the University of Washington, where she focused on quantitative methods for forecasting. She enjoys leveraging data-driven insights to inform buyers, sellers, and industry professionals.

Fed’s Great Wait Continues

The Fed is maintaining the federal funds rate at 4.25% to 4.5% and is in no rush to make adjustments while awaiting further clarity on how the new administration’s policies may impact the economy.