For the first time in this cycle, the monthly yield curve spread in U.S. Treasury markets turned negative, warranting a look at this widely tracked metric. Yield curve inversions do not cause recessions—but have been good predictors of downturns in the past. There is no recession today; nor is one likely any time soon. In fact, the expansion is expected to continue and become the longest in history. Commercial real estate market performance is anticipated to remain strong, with opportunities for CRE participants to re-engineer their debt and property portfolios.
Read Cushman & Wakefield’s latest spotlight to learn more on inversion implications and strategies for CRE.