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businessfinance2 years ago

Navigating the aftermath: Commercial property's struggle with the end of easy money

Commercial property is facing the consequences of a "comedown" from a period of easy money, as the effects of the pandemic and changing economic conditions impact the sector. With the end of government support measures and a potential rise in interest rates, commercial property owners and investors are bracing for challenges ahead. The industry is urged to stay informed and adapt to emerging risks and opportunities in order to navigate this changing landscape.

finance2 years ago

Lawmakers hold hearings on bank failures to restore confidence in U.S. banking sector.

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has brought attention to the risks of the "age of easy money" and the need for tighter regulation. The House Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing on the matter, with experts calling for increased scrutiny of banks and the potential for more failures. Former Fed official, Kevin Warsh, argues that the Fed should continue to raise interest rates to prevent future financial crises.

finance2 years ago

BlackRock's Fink warns of potential slow rolling crisis and dodges ESG crosshairs.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has raised concerns about the US financial system, asking whether "dominoes" are "starting to fall" following years of "easy money." He pointed to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and a number of other issues that could emerge, including asset-liability and liquidity mismatches. Fink also noted that inflation has surged to its highest point since the 1980s due to "extraordinarily aggressive" fiscal and monetary policies, and warned that government spending has become unsustainable. He called for leaders in both government and corporations to work together to unleash the potential of the private sector.