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Commercial Real Estate Market Gains Momentum as Property Prices Rise 4.2 percent 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...
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...
September Jobs Report Shows 119,000 Nonfarm Payroll Gain as Unemployment Climbs to 4.4%
Delayed data reveals continued labor market softening, leaving Fed’s December rate decision uncertain The long-delayed September payroll numbers arrived with an unusual sense...
U.S. Economy Positioned for Steadier Growth as Policy Uncertainty Recedes
Wells Fargo forecasts 2.3 percent GDP expansion in 2026 as fiscal stimulus, monetary easing and stabilized trade framework replace year of escalating tariffs...
The Great Hiring Freeze: U.S. Labor Market Hits the Brakes as Fed Faces Policy Dilemma
The American job machine that powered the economy through four years of defying recession predictions has suddenly downshifted into first gear. August employment...
Fed Holds Rates Steady in July, But Dissent Signals Growing Division Over Policy Path
The Federal Reserve opted to maintain interest rates in July, marking the fifth consecutive meeting with no change to the federal funds rate,...
Seattle’s Economic Bedrock: A Look at the City’s Top Ten Taxpayers and Broader Financial Trends
As Seattle navigates a dynamic economic landscape, the city’s financial stability is significantly bolstered by its largest property taxpayers. The City of Seattle’s...
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...
Labor Market Holds Firm in April, But Cracks Emerge Amid Policy Uncertainty
The U.S. labor market demonstrated continued resilience in April, with nonfarm payrolls rising by 177,000, according to the latest Wells Fargo Economics report....
Core CPI Remains Sticky in October, Delaying Federal Reserve Rate Cuts
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for October, released by Wells Fargo, reflects a continuation of persistent inflationary pressures, though the pace...
Fed’s 50-Point Rate Cut: What It Means for Real Estate Investors and Consumers
Federal Open Market Committee Kicks Off Rate Reduction Cycle In a highly anticipated move, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) slashed the federal...
