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Economy Watch Weekly: Retail Sales, Inflation Rise in April
The U.S. economy saw a boost in retail sales and the consumer price index in April, which could increase the chances of the Federal Open Market Committee deciding to raise interest rates at its June meeting.
Economy Watch Weekly: Job Creation Rebounds in April
The U.S. economy created 211,000 jobs in April, a nice improvement from the mere 79,000 jobs created the month before. Economy Editor Dees Stribling breaks down the job growth by sector.
Economy Watch Weekly: First-Quarter Metrics Point to Slower Start
As economic metrics for the first few months of the year start to trickle in, the figures seem to suggest the U.S. economy is off to a slower start in 2017. Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses some of these metrics, including GDP, consumer confidence and hotel occupancy.
Economy Watch Weekly: IMF Raises US Economic Growth Forecast
The IMF now expects global economic growth to reach 3.5 percent in 2017, predicting the U.S. will lead the pack with 2.3 percent growth. But how long will this momentum last and what is the impact on commercial real estate? Economy Editor Dees Stribling tackles these questions and more.
Economy Watch Weekly: Retail Bankruptcies Already Equal to 2016 Total
The rise of e-commerce, oversupply of shopping centers and changing Millennial preferences are among the key factors forcing many retailers to close up shop, reports Economy Editor Dees Stribling.
Economy Watch Weekly: March’s Modest Job Growth
With the U.S. economy adding just 98,000 jobs in March and the unemployment rate declining to 4.5 percent, signs of tightening labor market seem apparent. But which sectors are facing the most challenges?
Economy Watch Weekly: Is the CRE Industry Too Hot?
With total U.S. construction spending on the rise and student housing investment gaining ground, some CRE experts are wondering if the industry is overheated. Economy Editor Dees Stribling weighs in on this question and more.
Economy Watch Weekly: Global CRE Investors Optimistic in 2017
Economy Editor Dees Stribling takes a deep dive into CBRE’s latest Global Investor Intentions Survey, which reveals participants’ expectations for commercial real estate investment this year.
Economy Watch Weekly: Which Retail Categories Suffered in February?
Economy Editor Dees Stribling breaks down the retail sales numbers for February, with some sectors taking a bigger hit than others, for the week ending March 17, 2017.
Economy Watch Weekly: February’s Strong Job and Wage Growth
February was a good month for the economy, with job creation and wage growth both experiencing increases. Economy Editor Dees Stribling breaks down the numbers, for the week ending March 10, 2017.
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