Podcasts
Valuations, Geopolitics Disrupt Generally Positive Investment Mood
Simon Rubinsohn, chief economist with RICS, reflects on the current global real estate landscape in the first quarter of 2018 in his most recent quarterly podcast discussion with Alexandra Pacurar.
Economy Watch Weekly: Economic Growth to Slow in 2019
The global economic growth has become broader and stronger, according to the latest report by the International Monetary Fund. Economy Editor Dees Stribling analyzes the report, for the week ending April 27, 2018.
Economy Watch Weekly: Retail Sales Enjoy Solid March
Total U.S. retail sales rebounded in March after two straight months of decline, the Census Bureau reported. Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the winning and losing retail categories, for the week ending April 20, 2018.
Economy Watch Weekly: Which Cities Offer Highest Quality of Life?
Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the cities that topped U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the Best Places to Live, for the week ending April 13, 2018.
Economy Watch Weekly: Job Growth Slows in March
U.S. employment was well-below expectations in March. Economy Editor Dees Stribling analyzes the full jobs report, for the week ending April 6, 2018.
Economy Watch Weekly: Chinese Investment in US CRE Dropped By Half in ’17
Which U.S. markets and property sectors were most impacted by the pullback in Chinese investment? Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the latest Cushman & Wakefield report on the topic, for the week ending March 30, 2018.
Economy Watch Weekly: The Construction Sector’s Strength
New construction is showing no signs of slowing down this year, two recent industry reports noted. Economy Editor Dees Stribling delves into the construction industry’s performance, for the week ending March 16, 2018.
Economy Watch Weekly: February Marks Robust Month for Hiring
Several real estate-related sectors saw employment increases for the month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the full jobs report, for the week ending March 9, 2018.
Economy Watch Weekly: Economic, Employment Metrics Point to Strong 2018
Reports on the U.S. economy and job growth in the last quarter of 2017 and early 2018 suggest a healthy year ahead for commercial real estate. Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the latest data, for the week ending March 2, 2018.
Economy Watch Weekly: E-Commerce Snaps Up Retail Market Share
Pretty soon, internet-based retail sales are likely to encompass 10 percent of total U.S. retail sales. Economy Editor Dees Stribling explains why, for the week ending Feb. 23, 2018.