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
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