Latinos and the Economy: Navigating What Comes Next
As economic uncertainty looms, expert insights can help Latino families not only weather the storm but prosper. In this panel, Zillow Senior Economist Orphe Divounguy joins leading business journalists to explore how tariffs, recession concerns, shifting mortgage rates and a complex housing market are reshaping financial prospects. The conversation will also highlight the critical role journalists play in informing and empowering Hispanic communities during times of economic stress.
Zillow’s research can be found at zillow.com/research and includes analyses about for-sale and rental market dynamics, fair housing and other topics. Zillow also provides dozens of housing market datasets freely available for download at zillow.com/data.
About the speaker
Orphe Divounguy is a senior economist at Zillow, specializing in how demographic trends and economic policy shape housing markets. His research provides data-driven insights to inform both customers and business strategy.
A recognized thought leader, Orphe frequently presents at industry conferences, media engagements, and executive briefings, translating complex economic trends into actionable insights. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from England’s University of Southampton.
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