In this special edition, Martha Coacher and experts Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker review Trump’s proposed economic agenda, the latest Fed rate cut, and the LightBox CRE Activity Index. With Trump’s election win setting the stage for anticipated policies on tariffs, taxes and deregulation, the team explores the immediate and long-term impacts these could have on commercial real estate. They also unpack the Fed’s recent decision and what the CRE Activity Index reveals about market sentiment and investor activity as the industry navigates a shifting policy landscape.
02:57 The Wealth Effect and Economic Implications
09:01 Tariffs and Their Impact on Inflation
11:52 Construction Costs and Housing Market Dynamics
15:13 Tax Cuts and Their Economic Consequences
17:57 Labor Market Challenges and Immigration Policies
21:05 Regulatory Changes
29:47 CRE Activity Index Insights
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