Economy
NAI Global Chief Economist Warns of Inflation in Latest White Paper
May 5th
In his latest white paper, “Beware of Inflation”, NAI Global Chief Economist Dr. Peter Linneman questions how it is possible to not have inflation in the U.S. economy when healthcare and commodities prices are rapidly increasing and Federal and State governments are running record deficits. Dr. Linneman examines the impact of CPI increases, the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, government deficits and other factors that will lead to massive inflation in the U.S. economy.
German Logistics Market Sees Increasing Activity on the Investment Market
Dec 21st
After approximately two years of reluctance for logistic properties, Germany’s investment market has been recovering in that sector in 2010. More >
‘Who knows?’
Dec 3rd
The great roller coaster ride which has been this recession in Europe has continued in the last few days with the spotlight turned on Ireland. At the time of writing, the Irish government has been ‘forced’ to accept a £77 billion ($123 billion) loan from the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) in a deal ultimately designed to save the Euro. The loan is to be coupled with further draconian budgetary and wage cuts which could lead to civil unrest in Ireland. This latest painful twist in the saga, which follows the £94.1 billion ($150 billion) Greek rescue, has provoked yet more bizarre reactions and worrying speculation. More >
Unemployment Remains High, Where are the Workers Going?
Nov 19th
The number of people who filed new claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, up 2,000 to 439,000, according to the latest government data. However, data suggests that fewer employers are eliminating jobs. So where are these newly unemployed coming from? More >
A Disastrous Decade.
Nov 18th
First Decade of the 21st Century had a Roaring Start and a Punishing Conclusion, Says NAI Global Chief Economist Dr. Peter Linneman
Despite a roaring start to the new millennium, the U.S. economy has little to show for the past 10 years. NAI Global Chief Economist Dr. Peter Linneman examines the key factors and trends that led the U.S. and global economy on a volatile roller coaster over the past decade, from a promising start to a punishing conclusion in a new white paper. More >
