New Wave of Commercial Real Estate Crisis Poses Threat to US Regional Banks

A potential crisis in the commercial real estate market is looming, and it could have significant implications for regional banks in the United States. The aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a shift in work dynamics, with many professionals now working remotely and a surge in online shopping. As a consequence, commercial spaces, including malls, department stores, and outlets, are experiencing high vacancy rates, and property prices are plummeting.

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UK property market: what will happen to house prices and mortgage rates in 2024?

It has been a rollercoaster year in the mortgage world, with rates moving up and down with each new piece of economic data. The housing market has been bumpy, too. In September, prices recorded the first annual fall for a decade, according to official data, but lenders say demand has been growing in recent months. Anyone looking to buy a home soon will be wondering what 2024 has in store.

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