Economy/Ecommerce
Economist’s View: Inflation Is Not as Bad as the Fed Thinks It Is
The picture has rapidly improved, according to our economics columnist.
Economist’s View: Why the Old Rules May Not Apply Today in CRE
Major disruptions, like AI and work from home, are shaking long-standing assumptions, according to columnist Hugh F. Kelly.
Is Economic Long COVID What’s Ailing CRE?
“The Fed’s rhetoric of an overheated economy is simply wrong,” says Peter Linneman in his May column.
Economist’s View: Why the Fed Will Keep Raising Interest Rates
Count me on the “bearish” end of the spectrum when it comes to real estate expectations in 2023.
Economist’s View: The Fed’s Misguided Path on Interest Rates
Why the central bank’s war on inflation is not just wrongheaded, but harmful.
Economist’s View: The Watchwords for 2023 Are Uncertainty and Stress
Hugh Kelly on how investors can be proactive rather than reactive in the face of disruptions on the horizon.
2022 New Orders
The value of manufacturers’ new orders across multiple industries, updated monthly.
Economist’s View: How Inflation Will Impact Property Valuations
Net operating income growth is possible in a high-inflation environment.
Economist’s View: CRE and the Question of Forecasting
Predicting economic trends is as tricky as it is vital to commercial real estate. CPE columnist Hugh Kelly offers insights.
The Overlooked Upside of Higher Interest Rates
CPE columnist Peter Linneman on why higher rates may be getting a bad rap.