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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.

Economy Watch Weekly: GDP, Construction Spending Take a Hit

Ahead of the latest employment numbers, Economy Editor Dees Stribling weighs in on two economic indicators impacting the commercial real estate industry, for the week ending March 3, 2017.

Economy Watch Weekly: Why CRE Execs Are Optimistic about 2017

Commercial real estate executives are optimistic about first-quarter market conditions, but are remaining cautious, according to The Real Estate Roundtable’s latest Economic Sentiment Index. Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the results and reasons for optimism, for the week ending Feb. 24, 2017.