The Viewpoint provides insights on economic and investment market conditions in all three regions. The report details headwinds facing the market in H2 2022 and beyond but posits that commercial real estate remains an attractive investment.
Key Findings
• Macroeconomic headwinds are raising fears of a broad-based economic downturn as central banks address persistent high inflation.
• In Europe, the Russia-Ukraine war is negatively impacting energy supply and depressing economic growth.
• China’s central bank continues to cut interest rates to spur economic growth, which has been lessened by strict pandemic-related lockdowns and ongoing tech sector regulation.
• Despite these challenges, all three global regions registered very strong investment volumes in H1 2022.
• Full-year investment volume will fall below 2021 levels but will remain relatively healthy on a historical basis.