Martha, Manus, and Dianne break down the latest twists that impacted the commercial real estate market this week, from bond yields and the flipping yield curve to the drop in consumer confidence to the lowest pending home sales reading in over 25 years—all signaling a bumpy road ahead. The team asks: are we stuck in the mud? The retail sector is facing its own turbulence, with store closures and layoffs, but some positive signs as REITs predict a rollicking 2025 for retail investment. Meanwhile, the reality is sinking in about the GSA lease terminations as details emerge on which properties are on the chopping block—pulling the rug out from under parts of the D.C. (and other!) office markets—just as some were starting to show signs of life. And amid all the uncertainty, NVIDIA’s earnings were a modest beat but more importantly, offered insight into strong drivers of demand for data centers and related AI infrastructure for CRE investors and operators.
00:19 Economic Data Highlights
01:03 Tariff Announcements and Market Reactions
02:09 Consumer Confidence and Market Sentiment
04:52 Housing Market Concerns
09:40 Recession Indicators and Bond Markets
13:33 Impact of AI and Tech Earnings
16:15 Federal Lease Terminations and Office Market Impact
24:53 Retail Market Updates
36:20 Listener Comments and Final Thoughts
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