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U.S. Nonresidential Construction Booms in October
Nonresidential construction starts hit $81B in October, the third-highest monthly total ever, led by offices, data centers, and manufacturing, signaling a strong recovery from mid-2025 contraction .
Commercial Real Estate Recovery Stalls
CRE recovery remains stalled in 2025, with transaction volumes below pre-pandemic levels and a 'flight to quality' in large-scale deals, especially in data centers and infrastructure .
Fed Rate Cut Uncertainty in December
Market expectations for a December 2025 Fed rate cut are high, but dissenting opinions could influence the final decision, with current contracts reflecting a likely 25bp cut .
U.S. Economic Growth Outlook for 2026
U.S. growth is forecast to rebound to 2.2% in 2026, driven by fiscal and monetary easing, though inflation and policy uncertainty remain concerns .
Rwanda's Economy Remains Resilient
Rwanda's economy grew 7.2% in 2024 and early 2025, supported by services, construction, and exports, with inflation within target despite fiscal pressures .
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in August
The U.S. goods and services trade deficit fell to $59.6B in August, as exports rose and imports declined, improving the trade balance .
Global Economic Calendar Updates
Key economic data releases include consumer confidence, unemployment rates, and GDP consumption figures for major economies, reflecting ongoing global economic monitoring .
Office Valuations Hit Floor, Institutional Buyers Return
Large institutional investors are net purchasers of office space in 2025, seeing valuations as having hit a floor, despite broader CRE market challenges .
Megaprojects Drive Construction Growth
Construction starts are concentrated in megaprojects, especially in natural gas and data centers, while overall starts are down 5.4% year to date .
Policy Uncertainty Weighs on Business Investment
Persistent policy discord and uncertainty, including tariffs and immigration, are dampening business investment and consumer spending in the U.S. and globally .