2026 Predictions: Adam vs. AI, Trump-onomics & The "Real" UK Economy

Is it time to submit to the AI overlords? In this first full supplement of 2026, Adam Lawrence kicks off the year with a unique experiment: he trained an AI on a year's worth of Propynomics content to predict the macro and property landscape for 2026. Does the AI know Adam better than he knows himself? Tune in to hear where they agree - and the critical areas where Adam vehemently disagrees (especially on rents!).

We also tackle the return of "Trump-onomics" and the concept of "Net Wars" , alongside a deep dive into the UK's "Inclusive Wealth" accounts - proof that the economy hasn't fully recovered from 2020, even if GDP says otherwise.

Plus, we break down the latest Nationwide House Price Index , Chris Watkin's data on why volume - not price - is the new metric of health , and why a "flat" market might be your best buying opportunity this year.

In this episode:

• Trump-onomics: Venezuela, oil prices, and the "Putinization" of US foreign policy.

• Market Health: Why transaction volume is beating price inflation (feat. data from Chris Watkin).

• The "Real" Economy: Why ONS Inclusive Wealth data shows we are still burning the furniture to heat the house.

• Deep Dive (2026 Predictions): Adam vs. The AI.

• • House Prices: Why Adam predicts +1.5% while the consensus says higher.

  • Interest Rates: Why the Base Rate might stick at 3.5%.

  • Rents: The AI predicts a 6.5% surge, but Adam explains why affordability will cap it at 3.5%.

• Political Outlook: Will Starmer survive 2026? Plus, the looming "concrete vs. countryside" civil war.

Links:

• Join the Property Business Workshop (Jan 22): tinyurl.com/pbwnine