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Consumer Prices Expected to Rise 0.35% in December After Data Collection Issues
Wells Fargo forecasts 2.7 percent year-over-year headline inflation, down from September peak despite monthly rebound The longest government shutdown in U.S. history created...
Labor Market Treads Water as Job Openings Fall to 7.1 Million
The U.S. labor market showed continued signs of cooling in November, with job openings declining and workers increasingly reluctant to leave their positions,...
Small Business Optimism Rises to 99 in November as Sales Expectations Strengthen
NFIB survey shows stronger holiday sales outlook and higher hiring plans, even as price increases and uncertainty remain elevated Small business owners are...
November Inflation Data Raises Questions Amid Government Shutdown Disruptions: CPI Falls to 2.7%
Data collection issues follow longest government shutdown, casting doubt on sharp slowdown to multi-year lows The latest consumer price data presents an unusual...
Commercial Real Estate Investors Turn Cautiously Optimistic as Capital Access Improves
The Fear and Greed Index hits 58 out of 100, signaling a slightly expanding market as investors report easier access to capital for...
Essex Property Trust Taps Bond Market for $350MM to Refinance Maturing Debt
West Coast apartment REIT issues 11-year senior notes at nearly 5 percent as it manages upcoming debt maturities Essex Property Trust, one of...
Inflation Expected to Hold Near 3% Through Mid-2026 as Government Shutdown Disrupts October Data Collection
Wells Fargo projects two-month core CPI rise of 0.48 percent between September and November The October government shutdown has created an unusual gap...
Commercial Real Estate Market Gains Momentum as Property Prices Rise 4.2% Year Over Year
Federal Reserve rate cuts drive $1.9 billion reduction in distressed properties, transaction volumes jump 13.2 percent year-to-date The commercial real estate market is...
Shutdown-Delayed Jobs Data Predicted to Reveal Federal Layoffs and Rising Unemployment
Shutdown-delayed October data and a November unemployment rate near 4.5 percent could put “maximum employment” at risk As Washington’s budget battles continue to...
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates to 3.5%–3.75% as Committee Signals Slower Pace of Easing Ahead
Central bank’s December quarter-point reduction draws three dissents as officials project the policy rate holding at 3.375 percent through 2026 The Federal Reserve...
Federal Reserve Delivers Year-End Rate Cut as Los Angeles County CRE to Enter 2026 in Reset Mode
Lower debt costs are expected to steady valuations after three years of volatility, with Industrial and Retail leading early momentum as easing rates...
Commercial Real Estate Poised for Steady Recovery in 2026, Says BGO Chief Economist
After years of turbulence, the sector eyes growth amid easier monetary policy and stabilizing fundamentals The commercial real estate market is positioned for...
