Interest Rates

No surprise for debt markets as the Federal Reserve keeps rates steady

Despite global macro turmoil, lenders are not expecting to see a decline in transaction activity.

Commercial mortgage rates: Spreads hold steady despite December rate cut

“The likelihood of significantly lower mortgage rates this year has decreased as rate cuts by the Fed are less likely,” says orthmarq Capital’s Ernie DesRocher.

Interest rate hold paves way for private credit lending normalization in 2026

Managers and market participants are still expecting one or two more reductions following comments from Federal Chair Jerome Powell this week.

Interest rate concerns are shifting toward near-term leadership stability

Private credit managers at CREFC’s annual Miami conference expect one to two more rate cuts this year, though the potential end of Jerome Powell’s tenure adds volatility.

The direction of long-term rates will be the real story of 2026

The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates three times in 2025, but the market would benefit more from a meaningful decline in 10-year Treasury yields in the coming year.

Fed’s quantitative tightening plan may lower short-term rates

The move is expected to have a positive impact on liquidity in the commercial real estate market.