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Economy Watch: Rate Hike Signals Fed’s Upbeat Outlook
The Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates was driven by its positive view of the U.S. labor market and overall economic growth, according to the Federal Open Market Committee’s latest meeting report.
Economy Watch: 3Q GDP Revised Upward
The Bureau of Economic Analysis revised its estimate for real U.S. GDP growth for the third quarter, with increased economic growth in nonresidential fixed investment, including commercial real estate.
3 Capital Markets Trends to Watch in 2018
CBRE Vice President Brandon Smith identifies the capital markets trends set to impact the multifamily industry next year and analyzes the real estate market’s reaction to the new Fed chair.
Economy Watch: Interest Rates Stay Still
As widely expected, the Federal Open Market Committee maintained the target federal funds rate at 1 percent to 1.25 percent. The committee noted the likelihood of gradual rate increases down the line.
Keep Rising Rates in Perspective
Despite the Federal Reserve’s program to raise interest benchmarks, financing is still available for real estate transactions at historically low rates, explains Gary Limjuco, Transwestern’s senior vice president of structured finance.
Interest Rates and The End of Quantitative Easing
Real estate investors should prepare for volatility in interest rates and asset values over the next few years, suggests CBRE Vice President Brandon Smith.
The Power of Private Money in the CRE Marketplace
As we approach the decade point since the market crash, private capital may save commercial real estate lending in the U.S., argues Woodbridge Wealth Managing Director Dayne Roseman.
Capital Markets Trends to Watch in 2H17
CBRE Vice President Brandon Smith identifies the capital markets topics to keep an eye on for the rest of the year.
Economy Watch: Fed Holds Off on Rate Hike
The Federal Open Market Committee did not increase the cost of borrowing at its latest meeting, citing positive expectations about the labor market, including solid job growth and a declining unemployment rate.
Elevated Equity REIT Bank Borrowing Bears Close Watch
While not a new phenomenon, U.S. equity REITs’ exposure could constrain corporate credit quality in some cases if bank borrowing continues at this elevated level, warns Fitch Ratings Head of U.S. REITs Steven Marks.