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Economy Watch: Retail Sales Slip in March
The Census Bureau’s retail report for March revealed a surprising dip in sales, although the sector’s performance is still better than it was at the same time last year.
Economy Watch: IMF Predicts Continued Economic Sluggishness
The modest growth project of 3.2 percent is more or less in line with last year, but uncertainty has increased and the risks of weaker growth scenarios are becoming more tangible.
Economy Watch: Fed Minutes Reflect Central Bank Caution
The Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes reveal concern about slower global economic growth, leading most of the committee to vote to avoid interest rate hikes or any major policy changes.
Economy Watch: Construction Spending Edges Downward
While construction spending declined in February, it is considerably stronger than it was the same time last year.
Economy Watch: Economy Creates Healthy 215K Jobs
The number of jobs increased in retail trade, healthcare and construction, all of which are sectors that have an impact on commercial real estate.
Economy Watch: Construction Employment Up in Most States
Construction is one industry that doesn’t seem to be concerned about the possibility of a recession, at least in most parts of the country.
Economy Watch: Real Income, Inflation Eke Out Gains in February
New Bureau of Economic Analysis data show a slight uptick in personal income and consumer spending last month.
Economy Watch: Data Show Middling Growth For Economy
Despite the slow growth of the U.S. economy, consumer spending increased more than previously estimated in 2015.
Economy Watch: Architectural Billings Eke Out Gain in February
Architecture billings inched back up in February after dipping into negative territory for the first time in five months in January.
Economy Watch: Tech-Heavy CRE Markets at Risk of Slowdown
While the recent tech boom has been beneficial to several CRE markets, can the momentum last in the face of current U.S. economic concerns?