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Banks are easing up on aggressive tightening, but businesses and borrowers aren’t rushing to take on new debt.

NYC developers are shrinking projects to avoid costly wage rules under the new 485-x tax program.

Lumber prices have dropped 24% since early August, hitting their lowest level in a year.

Investors are still sitting out as policy shifts, election politics, and market volatility keep deal flow muted.

Despite a sluggish economy, credit ratings in commercial real estate remain surprisingly resilient—thanks in part to a rebound in office and retail leasing.

The U.S. economy cooled this summer, as businesses and consumers across most regions pulled back amid rising prices, labor shifts, and growing uncertainty.