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Economy Watch: Robust Demand for U.S. Data Centers
More data center capacity is scheduled for delivery in 2016 than in each of the past several years, according to a recent CBRE report.
Economy Watch: Inflation, Leading Indicators Tick Up in January
A January increase in the consumer price index and leading economic indicators signal a still-positive outlook for the U.S. economy.
Economy Watch: Online Retail Sales, Consumer Debt On the Rise
Consumers continue to spend, even as they take on more household debt, reflecting their continued optimism about the state of the U.S. economy.
Economy Watch: Two U.S. Markets House Most Expensive Apartments Worldwide
In which two U.S. cities are renters paying top dollar for their living spaces?
Economy Watch: Retail Sales Spike Unexpectedly in January
Compared with January 2016, U.S. retail sales were 5.6 percent higher for the month.
Economy Watch: Fed Chair Says Rates Will Go Up (Eventually)
Speaking before Congress, Janet Yellen said it would be “unwise” to wait too long to raise interest rates, but didn’t suggest any timeline for the next rate hike.
Economy Watch: CRE Executives, Consumers Still Optimistic
Industry executives are feeling positive about market conditions as they take a “wait-and-see” approach to new administration policies, according to The Real Estate Roundtable’s first-quarter 2017 economic sentiment survey.
Economy Watch: Americans Moving at Record-Low Rates
The U.S. experienced its lowest ever mover rate between 2015 and 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s recent population survey. How does this affect the real estate industry?
Economy Watch: NRF Predicts Retail Sales Growth Around 4% This Year
Jobs and income gains as well as a relatively low debt environment will drive sales growth this year.
Economy Watch: US Has 3 of Top 10 Most Dynamic CRE Markets
JLL’s City Momentum Index tracks the speed of change of a city’s economy and commercial real estate market. Which three U.S. cities topped its list?