Economy

Some people in the business, and a review of data, say that predicting utter disaster is probably overdone with an unlikely result.

The debt is on an "unsustainable path" though not yet at the point of affecting decisions on interest rates.

Rising costs and uncertain geopolitical scenarios cause concern, but retailers still see cautious growth in 2025 as they adapt to shifting consumer behaviors.

And yet, many financial institutions seem to expect federal funds rate reductions to continue.

As interest rate volatility persists, net lease investors explore new markets and sectors

As consumers shift to online shopping, power and lifestyle centers adapt by retrofitting and diversifying tenant mixes to drive foot traffic.

But Goldman Sachs expects deeper rate cuts and Citi thinks there will be a 50-BP rate cut this month.

While vacancy growth slows as the construction pipeline contracts, tenant demand may be making a comeback as certain markets reset.