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Animal Spirits Index, Measuring Confidence, Hope, Fear, and Pessimism Turns Negative in March Amid Rising Trade Uncertainty
The Animal Spirits Index (ASI) in the United States slipped back into negative territory in March 2025, reaching -0.34, according to the latest...
Trump’s Tariffs Threaten to Derail West Coast Ports and Small Businesses
The recent implementation of steep tariffs on Chinese imports is sending shockwaves through America’s trade ecosystem, with West Coast ports and thousands of...
From Construction Site to Compliance Report: David Homola Discusses PlanRadar’s Impact on Commercial Real Estate
In an exclusive Q&A with David Homola, general manager of PlanRadar’s U.S. operations, we explore how this innovative SAAS platform is transforming commercial...
McNellis’ Easter Tale: Countering Expectations
By John McNellis I probably shouldn’t put this in print, but here goes: we counter every offer we get. Even if we’re thrilled...
Widening Trade Gap Poised to Dent Q1 GDP Amid Import Surge and Tariff Pressures
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed modestly in February 2025 but remains historically wide, raising fresh concerns about the trajectory of first quarter GDP...
Five Years After the Pandemic, Kastle Sees A New Normal in Office Occupancy Patterns
The office occupancy landscape in major U.S. metropolitan areas has reached a state of equilibrium in early Q2 2025, with the 10-city average...
Services Sector Slows Sharply in March as Orders Fade and Hiring Pulls Back
The U.S. services sector showed clear signs of fatigue in March 2025, with the ISM Services Index slipping to a nine-month low of...
The Micro-Hospital Revolution: A Conversation with Perkins&Will’s Ryan Ramsey
In a healthcare landscape still recovering from the pandemic, many patients remain hesitant to enter large hospital facilities even for routine care. This...
Black Homeownership Sees Largest Annual Gain, Yet Disparities Persist in U.S. Housing Market
The U.S. real estate market continues to evolve, with homeownership trends reflecting deep-seated disparities across racial and ethnic groups. The National Association of...
A $15 Billion Tax Credit Proposal to Convert Commercial Buildings into Affordable Housing
In a significant move to address both the nation’s affordable housing shortage and the revitalization of aging urban spaces, the U.S. Congress is...
Economic Forecasters Sound Alarm: Trump Administration Policies Could Trigger Stagflationary Recession
A comprehensive analysis from UCLA economists warns that the current administration’s ambitious policy agenda could pose significant risks to economic stability if implemented...
West Coast Tech Revival Drives Furniture Demand for Steelcase
Steelcase Inc. (NYSE:SCS) is seeing encouraging signs of recovery in the West Coast market, particularly in the technology sector, according to comments made...
