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Retail is still following rooftops - Markets with robust population growth outperform the nation

We surveyed 1,000 parents of school-age children to find out how they intend to shop for back-to-school season. We discovered they’ve done their homework and ultimately parents will spend more, start early and save big.

In the second quarter, the U.S. industrial market maintained the momentum seen in Q1 2019 and continues to be near all-time historic lows. Quarterly completions outpaced net absorption for another consecutive quarter; despite this vacancy rate remains stable at 5.0 percent due to strong pre-leasing rates.

There’s silence from the Fed as it preps for a potential rate cut next week, and consumers are spending while businesses pull back — which makes for a very cloudy future

In the midst of the longest economic expansion in history, with the employment rate sitting at a half-century low, the Fed has indicated a coming rate cut. What’s the potential benefit to commercial real estate?

The global economy experienced a loss of momentum this past quarter, falling victim to fear and uncertainty. Blame it on geopolitical risk, especially global trade issues. Will CRE falter or flourish amidst the unease?

The tame inflation readings for May emboldened those that believe rate cuts are necessary in 2019. Yet, underlying economic momentum does not appear weak enough to indicate their dire need.

While consumers and businesses remain upbeat, markets are growing increasingly concerned about the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China. The equity markets pulled back last week while the yield curve turned more inverted.