Staff Reports
In the Biden economy, the numbers simply don’t add up. The inflation rates are still higher than expected, despite attempts to blame it on misinformation from social media, as Democrat Rep. Jim Clyburn suggested on MSNBC. This only further proves that the economy under Biden’s leadership is on shaky ground.
Manhattan's Empty Office Spaces Is a Reminder That Economic Catastrophe Awaits
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The situation isn’t much better in the commercial real estate sector, especially in Manhattan where the number of vacant office spaces has hit a record high. With the office availability rate at 18.1%, there’s a significant increase from the 10% figure back in 2020. This is a worrisome sign for the economy as a whole, and the impact is being felt most severely in the Financial District.
Moreover, the commercial real estate crisis isn’t just a problem for big banks, but also for individuals and pension funds that have invested in this sector. The rising inflation and interest rates are eating away at the value of these assets, and the possibility of loans being called could lead to a situation that may require a Troubled Asset Relief Program to prevent further financial damage.
San Francisco is also encountering similar challenges in its commercial real estate market, and strategic foreclosures have become a reality. One proposed solution is to convert these vacant spaces into apartments, but this is a time-consuming process and might not be enough to prevent a potential collapse.
It’s evident that the economy is far from stable, despite attempts by liberal America to portray everything as just fine. The ongoing inflation crisis is leaving Americans in a tough spot, with questions arising about prioritizing bills and expenses. CBS Evening News highlighted the struggles faced by many Americans, questioning whether they should skip paying their power bill to afford groceries or their mortgage. These concerns are further validated by CNN’s report that inflation is headed in the wrong direction, emphasizing the severity of the economic challenges at hand.
