U.S. ECONOMIC MACRO COMMENTARY & INSIGHTS
Powell Holds Rates Steady, Trump Nominates Replacement Chair
- The FOMC Voted 10-2 to hold rates steady at the January meeting.
- Powell stated that rates are currently within the plausible range of neutral.
- President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chairman.
Recent headlines surrounding the Federal Reserve have varied. On the monetary policy front, macroeconomic conditions appear solid, with tariff-driven inflation concerns largely overstated and unemployment holding steady. Away from economic fundamentals, Chair Powell continues to face political pressure as his term as Fed Chair nears its conclusion.
Fed Fund Futures at Different Points in Time
Quarterly market update
The Beyond Insights Quarterly Market Update that most major U.S. housing markets are undersupplied due to population growth, affecting the balance between housing supply and demand.
Renter Renewals reverberate
Berkadia Beyond Insights: Renter Renewals Reverberate highlights the increasing trend of renters opting to renew leases rather than relocate, driven by economic, psychological, and market factors post-pandemic.
Beyond Insights: Markets
From occupancy to cap rates, employment to migration trends, read the latest market-driven insights.
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Insights from the IMN SFR Forum West Pre-Conference Webinar
Student Housing Occupancy Soars as Fall 2025 Begins
Navigating the Future of Seniors Housing: Key Investment and Development Insights
Powell Holds Rates Steady, Trump Nominates Replacement Chair
Recent headlines surrounding the Federal Reserve have varied. On the monetary policy front, macroeconomic conditions appear solid, with tariff-driven inflation concerns largely overstated and unemployment holding steady. Away from economic fundamentals, Chair Powell continues to face political pressure as his term as Fed Chair nears its conclusion. The Federal Reserve held its first meeting of…
1900 Parmer Apartments, Austin, TX | Refinanced by Berkadia 2026
Berkadia Arranges $47 Million Loan for 1900 Parmer Apartments in Austin, Texas AUSTIN, Texas (Jan. 29, 2026) — Berkadia announces that it has arranged a $47 million loan to refinance the existing construction loan and repatriate sponsor equity on 1900 Parmer Apartments, a newly built, 364-unit Class A midrise apartment community located in the Austin,…
Berkadia Establishes Special Situations Platform
New York, New York – January 28, 2026 – Berkadia, a distinguished leader in the commercial real estate sector, is pleased to announce the establishment of Berkadia Special Situations team, led by Kyle Stevenson. Berkadia Special Situations will advise lenders, banks, debt funds, and special servicers on divestment strategies to manage risk and recover capital. …