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From Boom to Gloom: Navigating Market Sentiment Shifts
The market shows a significant downturn in investment activity, marked by a decline from $182 billion in 2021 to a mere $91 billion last year, resulting in a 50% drop. Despite a brief period of positive sentiment in the first quarter of this year, current perceptions are transitional and uneasy. Concerns are heightened regarding both the occupier and investment sides, particularly in relation to pricing equity costs in a rising debt environment. The anticipated recovery to over $100 billion in deals is now uncertain as investors grapple with affordability issues stemming from expanded capital costs.