The Looming Threat of Empty Office Buildings The commercial real estate sector is facing a crisis, made worse by the pandemic’s effect on office occupancy. Triggered partly by the 2008 Great Recession’s low-interest rates, which fueled investments in real estate, the sector is now under strain as loans become problematic due to vacant buildings. This situation not only affects landlords and banks but could have broader economic implications. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Japan’s finance minister says ‘speculative’ moves in currency market impacting yen READ MORE ECB Resists Market Pressure for Interest Rate Cuts READ MORE More Americans Apply for Unemployment Benefits But Layoffs Still Historically Low READ MORE From Luxuries to Groceries: The Evolving Landscape of BuyNow, Pay Later READ MORE Yuan Undercuts Dollar: A Shift in Global Currency Dynamics READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment