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Business Briefings | United States |
US Retail: Changing Tides
As we enter the third quarter of 2008, the US retail sector is grappling with the profound effects of the credit crunch. While the short-term outlook is challenging, this briefing points to a stable future thanks to long-term population and income growth. |
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Special Reports | Asia |
Asia Real Estate Returns: A Safe Haven in the Storm?
This report addresses the impact of global economic storms that are driving up inflation and tightening credit availability in 10 major Asian markets, with the conclusion that opportunities still outweigh risks. |
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Special Reports | Asia |
Cashing in on Banking and Finance
This report examines the state of Asia Pacific’s banking industry and compares real estate management structures in various countries. It also analyzes how Asia’s financial centers and capital cities are likely to be affected by the global financial crisis. |
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Global Research Reports | India |
India Market Review 2007
This report recaps the commercial, retail, and residential real estate activity in the major Indian cities. Explored is how India’s rapid growth has accelerated demand in all sectors of real estate. |
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Special Reports | United States |
Economic Pulse: Braced for Tough Times: How This Recession Is Likely to Impact Commercial Real Estate
This report examines the impact the recession is likely to have on the real estate activity of major U.S. cities, depending on their dominant business sectors and office space supply. |
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Business Briefings | United States |
US Retail: Retailers Look to Innovative Strategies to Get Through Difficult Times
This briefing sheds light on prospects for U.S. retailers as we navigate through tough economic times. The challenges, opportunities and smart strategies to meet changing consumer expectations are all explored in this definitive analysis. |
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Special Reports | Asia |
Mad About the Mekong: Vietnam Rising
Many believe that Vietnam is poised to explode as Asia's next powerhouse economy. This report analyzes the country's economic potential and challenges, zeroing in on key regional and sectoral hot spots. Also explored is how WTO accession is likely to affect growth and development. |
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Global Research Reports | South Korea |
Retail Services Asia Pacific 2008 Report
This research report charts retail rental trends in Asia, covering 13 countries. China and Vietnam are forecasted to see the largest growth in retail sales again in 2008, followed by South Korea and Singapore. Hong Kong continues to lead the pack with rental rates that far exceed those of any other market in the region. |
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Special Reports | United States |
Economic Pulse: Weathering the Storm: These Are Not the Best or Worst of Times for the Economy and Real Estate Industry
The economy is on a knife-edge and could go either way during the next several months. While we think the full effects of lower interest rates and tax reductions that come out of Washington will be enough to support growth, the risk of recession has increased again. |
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Business Briefings | United States |
CFO Roundtable: Keys to Steady Returns in Times of Credit Uncertainty
This briefing describes four alternative monetization techniques that represent creative ways of financially re-engineering real property assets to maximize values embedded in corporate real estate. Even in seemingly simple build-to-suit projects or leasing transactions, understanding structuring alternatives for financing can lead to savings of up to 20 percent of the cost of a project. |