Special Report

Summer 2020

Beyond the Health Crisis: National Economy

 

Reopening Procedures Fuel a Labor Market and Consumer Spending Recovery, While Health Risks Become More Apparent

 
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Some of the jobs lost in the spring were added back to the workforce in May and June, showing early signs of a broad-based economic recovery. Several other indicators including retail sales and new-home sales also regained positive momentum, lifting consumer sentiment. However, accelerating COVID-19 case counts and the looming expiration of federal unemployment benefits pose significant risks to commercial real estate in the coming months.

Key Features Include:

Breakdown of the labor market by sector and market

Analyzation of consumer spending trends

Insight into the current state of commercial real estate investment