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Amazon HQ2: The Final 20 by the Numbers 

CCIM Institute’s Chief Economist examines how Amazon narrowed the site-selection field. At the time of writing, Amazon has not yet announced the North American city that will be selected for HQ2, but it has narrowed the list of contenders from 238 metros to just 20. How did Amazon narrow such a large fiel

Economic Resilience 

If there is one word that sums up the state of the U.S. economy these days, it's resilient. The prolonged economic growth cycle hasn't been terribly exciting or robust, and at times, progress has been downright choppy. But it has proven to have staying power, and economists are anticipating that the current economic cycle could turn out to be a record-breaker.

Tariffs and Trade Could Stall Economy 

Combined, the tariffs on China and potential penalties on Mexico are tough to shake off. Additionally, the timing is terrible because it complicates the crucial ratification of the USMCA. The damage from tariffs and trade wars won’t show up in the data for months.

Building Pressure 

Commercial real estate can be an effective hedge against inflation, which is a pressing concern amid current economic conditions.