What the GDP Numbers and Rate Increase Mean for CRE
What the Fed Hike and GDP Decline Mean for CRE Investors
GDP Contracts for Second Quarter in a Row
- GDP growth negative in 2Q; Not necessarily a recession 
- Labor market, consumption and manufacturing performed well in 1H 2022 
- Each markets will experience varying headwinds 
Fed Implements Another Aggressive Rate Hike
- Fed raised overnight rates 75 bps on July 27 
- Aggressive action a response to high inflation 
- Puts overnight rate in 2.25%-2.50% range, on par with July 2019 
Considerations for CRE Investors
- Fundamentals remain strong for most properties 
- Core economic drivers in place to support property space demand 
- Investors recalibrating strategies to adapt to more fluid investment climate 
*Through 2Q
Sources: Marcus & Millichap Research Services, BEA


