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The Market Is Still Carrying Water for the Fed
- Real yields remain elevated even as the Fed remains on hold.
- The market is doing much of the tightening work through higher borrowing costs.
- For CRE, stable rates do not necessarily mean easier capital markets.
The Federal Reserve may be holding its policy rate steady, but the cost of capital has not stood still. That distinction matters. Since last fall, the Fed has eased its overnight policy rate, yet longer-term borrowing costs remain elevated and real Treasury yields have moved higher. In other words, the market has continued to tighten financial conditions even as the Fed has stepped back from active tightening.
fed funds vs. 10yr ust real yields
2026 Multifamily Investor Sentiment Survey
In December 2025, we surveyed over 250 of our trusted clients from various companies, with most holding senior-level titles, for our second annual Multifamily Investor Sentiment Survey. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive view of current market sentiments to our clients, and we plan to share our findings in our detailed report.
2026 Multifamily
Powerhouse Poll
In Berkadia’s Annual Multifamily Powerhouse Poll, we surveyed over 200 investment sales advisors and mortgage bankers to offer their unique perspectives on the state of the commercial real estate (CRE) industry.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
The Federal Reserve is in desperate need of a timeout. Just five weeks ago, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) was content with the state of the U.S. economy. Fed officials believed current rates were at appropriate levels to promote progress on the Fed’s dual mandate. Jerome Powell was running out the clock on his…
A Dual Mandate Double Feature
The job of the Federal Reserve is straightforward: keep the U.S. economy on solid footing with good growth. Through the Federal Open Market Committee, the Fed sets monetary policy with two goals in mind – maximum employment and stable prices – commonly known as its “dual mandate.” This week’s economic prints exhibited a dual mandate…
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…