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Consumers are 69% of GDP, so slowing spending is a concern.
Often, the goal will be to eliminate jobs.
The bank created a new metric that shows higher volatility in bond and equity markets is normal.
That was a 17-times jump over money raised for CRE in Q1.
The intent is to strengthen electric grids to better withstand extreme weather effects.
The economist calls for a 75-basis point cut now and another in September. But that's probably not going to happen.
Many investors globally need to close out positions, which means heavy selling, lower prices, and less capital available for projects.
There may be others in urban areas also in danger.
Worries grow about a coming economic slump that rate cuts might not be enough to put off.
The sales could help reestablish price discovery and strengthen valuations to ultimately pull the market out of its doldrums.