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Economy Watch: Fed Hints at Another Imminent Rate Hike
In the latest FOMC meeting minutes, the Fed suggests it might be appropriate to raise interest rates “fairly soon.”
Economy Watch: Fed Chair Says Rates Will Go Up (Eventually)
Speaking before Congress, Janet Yellen said it would be “unwise” to wait too long to raise interest rates, but didn’t suggest any timeline for the next rate hike.
Economy Watch: Construction Spending Edges Down in December
Overall project spending took a small dip for the month, but is still up for the year for both residential and nonresidential construction.
Net Lease Cap Rates Change Direction
By Randy Blankstein, President, The Boulder Group: While investor demand remains strong in the net lease market, many industry participants expect cap rates to increase by the end of 2017.
Economy Watch: FOMC Minutes Reflect Uncertainty About New Administration
While FOMC members agreed to hike rates at its most recent meeting, they also expressed a need for caution moving forward due to the uncertainty about future policy decisions.
How Will Rising Interest Rates Affect CRE?
Paul Fiorilla, associate director of research for Yardi Matrix, examines the possible effects of rising interest rates on the commercial real estate market as we head into 2017.
Surprise, Surprise: 2017 Ushers in a New Era
By Ken Riggs, President, Situs RERC: With a new administration set to take over next month, what is ahead for commercial real estate investment in 2017?
Economy Watch: Inflation Muted in November
While inflation is still fairly low, continued increases in consumer price indexes could mean inflation is on the rise, the BLS reports.
Economy Watch: Fed Raises Interest Rates for the First Time in 2016
The FOMC raised the federal funds rate for only the second time in two decades, citing an improved U.S. economy that will likely continue its moderate growth.
Economy Watch Weekly: All Signs Point to Rate Hike
More recent good news for the U.S. economy likely means we can expect an interest rate hike this month. Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the key economic metrics, for the week ending Dec. 9, 2016.
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