Special Edition – The Trump Economic Agenda, Another Rate Cut, and CRE Activity Index

In this special edition, Martha Coacher and experts Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker review Trump’s proposed economic agenda, the latest Fed rate cut, and the LightBox CRE Activity Index. With Trump’s election win setting the stage for anticipated policies on tariffs, taxes and deregulation, the team explores the immediate and long-term impacts these could have on commercial real estate. They also unpack the Fed's recent decision and what the CRE Activity Index reveals about market sentiment and investor activity as the industry navigates a shifting policy landscape. Have questions for the podcast team? Reach out to podcast@lightboxre.com.

02:57 The Wealth Effect and Economic Implications 

09:01 Tariffs and Their Impact on Inflation 

11:52 Construction Costs and Housing Market Dynamics 

15:13 Tax Cuts and Their Economic Consequences 

17:57 Labor Market Challenges and Immigration Policies 

21:05 Regulatory Changes 

29:47 CRE Activity Index Insights

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