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Blackstone Sees Commercial Real Estate Recovery on Horizon as Supply Drops and Capital Costs Ease
Private equity giant reports stable property values in Q2 while positioning for market turnaround Blackstone Inc., the world’s largest alternative asset manager, signaled...
Existing Home Sales Edge Up in May as Supply Increases and Rates Ease Slightly
Existing home sales in the United States posted a modest gain in May 2025, rising 0.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate...
Inflation Edges Higher in June as Tariff Pressures Begin to Emerge
U.S. inflation showed signs of a mild rebound in June, marking the start of what could be a pivotal summer stretch for price...
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Reshapes Commercial Real Estate Landscape with Winners and Losers
Sweeping $4.5 trillion legislation creates a tax windfall for investors while gutting affordable housing programs and raising construction costs across multiple sectors The...
Remote Work Reaches Stable Plateau as Businesses Adapt to New Normal
A comprehensive new study of over 150,000 U.S. businesses reveals that work-from-home arrangements have stabilized at approximately one day per week for the...
Silicon Valley’s Economic Reality Check: Beyond the Doom-and-Gloom Headlines
New analysis reveals Bay Area tech sector resilience despite narratives of decline, while highlighting deeper structural challenges A comprehensive economic analysis presented at...
Inflation Holds Steady in May Despite Tariff Pressures, Offering Relief to Policymakers
Consumer price growth remained subdued in May, delivering a welcome surprise for Federal Reserve officials as inflation pressures appear to be cooling more...
U.S. Growth Revised Up for 2025, But Tariff Uncertainty Threatens Second-Half Slowdown
Economic growth in the United States is showing surprising resilience in the first half of 2025, according to the latest outlook from Wells...
Housing Market at a Crossroads as Mortgage Rates Stay Elevated and Supply Rises
The U.S. housing market continues to grapple with persistent challenges as 2025 unfolds, with elevated mortgage rates and shifting supply dynamics shaping conditions...
Labor Market Steadies in April as Job Openings Rise and Turnover Stays Muted
The U.S. labor market remained resilient in April, with job openings ticking higher and signs of stability emerging despite ongoing economic and policy...
U.S. CRE Market Finds Its Footing in Early 2025 as Transaction Activity and Prices Stabilize
The U.S. commercial real estate (CRE) market began 2025 with renewed momentum, signaling signs of stabilization after a volatile couple of years. According...
Tech-Driven Surge Revives San Francisco Office Market With 3.62MM SQFT of Leasing in Q1
San Francisco’s office market is showing clear signs of recovery, fueled by robust leasing activity and growing investor confidence. According to the latest...
