United States
High-Tech Basketball Training Comes to Lynnwood as Franchise Model Gains Momentum
A new breed of basketball training facility is set to make its mark in the Pacific Northwest, combining cutting-edge technology with accessible coaching...
Seattle’s Industrial Market Enters Cooling Phase as Vacancy Rises and Construction Slows
Seattle’s industrial market is entering a new phase of cooling, with signs of a slowdown becoming increasingly evident across construction, leasing, and investment...
Blackstone Sees Commercial Real Estate Recovery on Horizon as Supply Drops and Capital Costs Ease
Private equity giant reports stable property values in Q2 while positioning for market turnaround Blackstone Inc., the world’s largest alternative asset manager, signaled...
Existing Home Sales Edge Up in May as Supply Increases and Rates Ease Slightly
Existing home sales in the United States posted a modest gain in May 2025, rising 0.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate...
Optimism Outpaces Reality: Small Business Sentiment Climbs While Sales Lag
Small business confidence saw a meaningful resurgence in May 2025, reversing its early-year slump, according to the latest report from Wells Fargo Economics....
Nonresidential Construction Drives Hiring Growth Amid Tight Labor Market and Slower Industrywide Expansion
The U.S. construction industry showed modest employment gains in May, reflecting divergent momentum across residential and nonresidential sectors. According to the latest data...
Consumer Confidence Rebounds in May Amid Trade Truce, But Lingering Pessimism Persists
Consumer confidence staged a notable rebound in May following five consecutive monthly declines, according to the latest report from Wells Fargo Economics. The...
Existing Home Sales Drop in March as Affordability Strains Weigh on Buyers
Existing home sales in the United States took a significant step back in March 2025, declining 5.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual...
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....
Construction Spending Declines in March as Economic Pressures Mount
Construction spending in the United States fell more than expected in March 2025, highlighting the mounting strain that high interest rates and macroeconomic...
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...
Build-to-Rent Housing Surge Reaches New Heights Across U.S.
The U.S. single-family rental (SFR) market is undergoing a major expansion, driven by evolving renter preferences and sustained housing demand. In 2024, the...
