SVN® International Corp. Economic Update – Keeping our clients up-to-date about the latest real estate landscape trends.
The January 2025 economic update highlights the Fed’s decision to keep rates at 4.25%-4.50% amid inflation concerns and a strong labor market. Treasury yields neared 5%, reflecting market uncertainty, while China’s DeepSeek AI breakthrough disrupted U.S. tech and raised questions about data center energy demand. Consumer confidence dropped, but retail sales rose 0.4%, driven by strong vehicle and online purchases.
In real estate, logistics rents fell for the first time in 15 years, and on-time rent payments hit their lowest since 2021. The Beige Book reported moderate economic growth, with steady consumer spending but weaker construction and manufacturing. New home sales surged 3.6% in December, led by the West and Northeast, despite rising mortgage rates.
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