Economy
From interest rates to inflation, understand the impact of macroeconomic trends on the real estate capital markets.
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Inflation’s Second Act
- April CPI print rattled the market as oil prices continue to climb
- Traders increasingly question whether the Federal Reserve will be able to ease monetary policy at all this year
- Treasury rates continue to climb, curbing Agency CMBS volumes
For a steady three years, besides a blip surrounding the Liberation Day tariff announcements, markets operated under the assumption that inflation was steadily moving back toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. April’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report was the second straight data point that challenged the narrative.
Historical CPI & Core CPI
2026 Multifamily Investor Sentiment Survey
In December 2025, we surveyed over 250 of our trusted clients from various companies, with most holding senior-level titles, for our second annual Multifamily Investor Sentiment Survey. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive view of current market sentiments to our clients, and we plan to share our findings in our detailed report.
2026 Multifamily
Powerhouse Poll
In Berkadia’s Annual Multifamily Powerhouse Poll, we surveyed over 200 investment sales advisors and mortgage bankers to offer their unique perspectives on the state of the commercial real estate (CRE) industry.
Inflation’s Second Act
For a steady three years, besides a blip surrounding the Liberation Day tariff announcements, markets operated under the assumption that inflation was steadily moving back toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. April’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report was the second straight data point that challenged the narrative. Consumer prices rose 3.8% year-over-year, above consensus expectations and marking the highest inflation reading since 2023. The acceleration was predominately driven by…
Berkadia FHA/HUD: 2026 FHA Conference
More than 120 members of Berkadia’s FHA/HUD platform recently gathered in St. Louis, Missouri, for three days of collaboration, learning, and strategic alignment. The conference highlighted the strength of Berkadia’s team, the momentum across the business, and the platform’s continued focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and communities. Throughout the event, leaders and team…
Powell’s Finale – The April FOMC Meeting
Markets entered the April Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting focused on the same issue that had dominated for years—the timing of rate cuts. They left with a more important message: the Fed is no longer guiding toward easing. The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate unchanged at 3.50%–3.75%, but the headline decision obscures the…