Chris Wimmer
Chris Wimmer, CFA, is senior director, Fitch Ratings.
How Strong Supply-Demand Dynamics Are Benefiting Health-Care REITs
Here’s why things are looking up.
These REITs Stand Out in Choppy Market
Tenant demand is strong and access to capital is ample.
Why Tariff Turmoil Doesn’t Shake Up Fitch’s View on REITs
The rating agency’s Chris Wimmer on the uneven impacts of emerging trade policies.
For REITs, More Bright Spots Ahead in ’25
Fitch’s Chris Wimmer on why the rating agency has changed its outlook for the sector.
Shopping Center REITs Are Making a Comeback
Despite perceptions to the contrary, more stores opened than closed in the past three years, writes Fitch Ratings’ Chris Wimmer.
How Higher Rates Drag on REITs
Fitch Ratings’ Chris Wimmer on why trouble for tenants means trouble for landlords.
AI Demand Boosts Data Center REITs
These companies should be having their moment for a long time, writes Fitch Ratings’ Chris Wimmer.
Inflation, Higher Rates to Pressure REITs in 2024
It will be another tough year for this asset class, though performance will vary, according to Fitch Ratings’ Chris Wimmer.
US REIT Outlook ‘Deteriorating’ as CRE Lending Tightens
Chris Wimmer, CFA, on why Fitch Ratings has downgraded the sector.
Weakened CRE Activity Pressures Some REIT Ratings
REITs are struggling with disruptions in the capital markets and low transaction activity, observes Chris Wimmer of Fitch Ratings.