SVN ECONOMIC UPDATE – NOVEMBER 24, 2023
The latest national Economic Update from SVN is out, keeping us up-to-date on national trends that impact our local economy here in the Greater Harrisburg, PA area. 1. CPI INFLATION The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell to 3.2% year-over-year in October, 50 basis points below the September reading, and follows two consecutive increases in annual […]
SVN ECONOMIC UPDATE – NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The latest national Economic Update from SVN is out, keeping us up-to-date on national trends that impact our local economy here in the Greater Harrisburg, PA area. 1.WEWORK BANKRUPTCY, CRE IMPACT On November 6th, co-working trailblazer WeWork filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, bringing additional unease to an office sector battered from the residual effects of […]
SVN ECONOMIC UPDATE – OCTOBER 27, 2023
The Consumer Price Index rose 3.7% year-over-year and 0.6% month-over-month in August, its largest monthly increase this year, according to Wednesday’s release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics…
SVN ECONOMIC UPDATE – OCTOBER 13, 2023
The Consumer Price Index rose 3.7% year-over-year and 0.6% month-over-month in August, its largest monthly increase this year, according to Wednesday’s release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics…
SVN ECONOMIC UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The Consumer Price Index rose 3.7% year-over-year and 0.6% month-over-month in August, its largest monthly increase this year, according to Wednesday’s release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics…
SVN ECONOMIC UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
The Consumer Price Index rose 3.7% year-over-year and 0.6% month-over-month in August, its largest monthly increase this year, according to Wednesday’s release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics…
SVN ECONOMIC UPDATE – AUGUST 25, 2023
1. AI AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE A recent article by MSCI Real Capital Analytics suggests that despite the growing concern about AI’s potential impact on commercial real estate, a balanced view should be taken that considers both the economic risks of AI and its potential positive impact on productivity. The authors argue that AI could […]
SVN ECONOMIC UPDATE – JULY 28, 2023
1. FED INTEREST RATE DECISION On July 26th, The Federal Reserve raised their benchmark interest-rate by 25 bps, reversing a pause in rate-hikes that occurred in June. While the June pause was intended to start a “wait and see” approach by officials, their meeting minutes and commentary in recent weeks suggested to the market that […]
ECONOMIC UPDATE – JULY 16, 2023
1. INFLATION The consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.2% month-over-month and 3.0% year-over-year through June, according to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. June’s monthly pace was a slightly uptick from May, but inflation continued to trend down on an annual basis. Shelter remains the largest contributor to month-over-month price increases, […]
ECONOMIC UPDATE – JUNE 30, 2023
1. INTEREST RATE OUTLOOK Despite the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates constant at their June meeting, current market forecasts project an 81.8% chance that the FOMC will move forward with a 25-basis point hike in July, according to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s Fed Watch Tool. In June, officials placed their year-plus hiking cycle on […]
