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Retail Sales Outlook 2025: Navigating Inflation and Consumer Trends
As February 2025 unfolds, inflation remains a central concern for policymakers, businesses, and consumers alike. Recent data indicates that the U.S. Consumer Price...
Labor Market Strength Persists in Early 2025, Reinforcing Fed’s Hold Strategy
The U.S. labor market continues to show resilience in early 2025, even as hiring momentum moderates. According to the latest data from Wells...
Mortgage Rates Decrease, Offering Hope for Homebuyers
Mortgage rates declined this week, providing a potential boost for homebuyers navigating a market still contending with affordability challenges. According to Freddie Mac’s...
Residential Construction Closes 2024 with Strong Momentum but Uncertain Outlook
Residential construction nationally ended 2024 on a high note, as total housing starts surged by 15.8 percent in December, more than offsetting the...
Data Center Investment Surges Amid AI Boom, But Capital Constraints Loom
The global data center sector is poised for continued expansion in 2025, propelled by the surging demand for AI-driven computing power and cloud...
Dell Employees Return to Office: Michael Dell Announces End to Hybrid Work Policy for Employees
In a bold move to reignite collaboration and drive innovation, Dell Technologies has announced a significant shift in its work policy, requiring hybrid...
CNBC: JLL’ CEO Predicts Economic Growth Through 2025 Amid Office Return Trends
Christian Ulbrich, CEO of JLL, discusses the positive economic outlook for 2025 and the trend of CEOs wanting employees back in the office,...
ABC: Construction Industry Must Attract 439,000 Workers in 2025
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24—The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 439,000 net new workers in 2025 to meet anticipated demand for construction services, according...
Wells Fargo: Consumer Confidence Slips in January Amid Concerns Over Jobs and Inflation
Consumer confidence in the United States has taken a notable dip in January 2025, reaching a four-month low, according to the latest report...
E-Commerce Surge Sparks Record Demand for Small-Bay Industrial Properties
E-Commerce Growth Fuels Booming Demand for Small-Bay Industrial Properties The industrial real estate sector is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the rise...
Beacon Economics’ 2025 Forecast: What Lies Ahead for the U.S. Economy?
As the United States welcomes 2025, the economy remains strong, buoyed by resilient consumer spending and a robust labor market. However, the latest...
Retail Sector Closes 2024 on a High Note with 0.4% Growth
The retail sector finished 2024 on a high note, as American consumers continued to show resilience despite economic uncertainties. According to a report...
