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Matt Henry, Chatham's Managing Partner and CEO, and Joseph LaVorgna, Chief Economist of SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. discuss the Federal Reserve's current challenges, how forecasted interest rate cuts and election results will impact the economy, and more.

Credit spreads shown are averages based on market rate conclusions for independent debt valuations conducted as of March 29, 2024. The market spread for an individual loan may vary based on property and loan characteristics, including, but not limited to, location, tenant profile, cash flow, and...

This report's data comes from responses to four poll questions asked during a webinar hosted by Amol Dhargalkar and Jackie Bowie on March 6, 2024, along with an additional poll question presented during webinar registration. This event attracted a global audience of more than 1,900 finance...

In the current volatile, high-interest-rate environment, the timing and economics of extending or replacing interest rate caps has become a more strategic consideration for many commercial real estate (CRE) borrowers. This piece highlights the relevant considerations for a CRE borrower with an...

These hairy chart graphs plot past LIBOR forward curves against the actual path LIBOR followed, showing that the forward curve has been a somewhat accurate predictor over the next six months or so...

FX hedging costs vary across currency pairs. “Cost” from a certain direction of capital flow is in fact a “gain” in the opposite direction.

The Fed dot plot is a visual representation of the projections made by each member of the Federal Reserve regarding the Central Bank's key short-term interest rate.

As expected today, the Bank of England (BoE) kept the bank rate on hold at 5.25%, but it may be a sign that the Committee is edging closer to cutting rates as two members who previously voted to hike rates, voted to keep them on hold. Similar to their February meeting, there is still one member...

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted unanimously to hold the fed funds rate at a target range of 5.25%–5.50%. While the Committee’s decision fell in line with expectations, market reaction focused on the quarterly Summary of Economic Projections. The...

With market volatility hitting the headlines and the geopolitical landscape seemingly changing every week, risk management is once more at the forefront of every CFO’s mind. One instrument that has become an established part of any financial risk management toolbox is the deal-contingent hedge.

Jackie Bowie and Amol Dhargalkar will host Chatham’s upcoming webinar, providing perspectives on the current global economic landscape and financial events impacting today’s market. Examine ways to mitigate risk and enhance decision-making in the capital markets.

The Bank of England (BoE) voted to keep rates on hold as expected at 5.25%, though one member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted for a rate cut, the first vote since the Bank cut rates to a record low in March 2020. Two members voted to hike rates, but a subtle change in the...

On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted unanimously to hold the fed funds rate at a target range of 5.25% – 5.50%. The FOMC made a few notable changes to its first statement of the year. Importantly, while acknowledging that the Central Bank’s employment and...

The purpose of this report is to present changes in lending markets across key property types for use in marking debt to market for financial reporting. The Chatham fixed- and floating-rate indices for each property type represent how coupon rates and spreads have changed. For the fourth quarter...

The purpose of this report is to provide information to real estate investment managers and their auditors on how a debt assumption affects the overall real estate transaction price. The loan assumption market is an important aspect in understanding how to value debt from the borrower's position....

Credit spreads shown are averages based on market rate conclusions for independent debt valuations conducted as of December 31, 2023. The market spread for an individual loan may vary based on property and loan characteristics, including, but not limited to, location, tenant profile, cash flow,...

Matt Henry, Chatham's Managing Partner and CEO, and Jeff Blau, CEO of Related discuss the real state of CRE, the housing crisis in NYC in both market-rate and affordable housing, the modern office as an ecosystem, and more.

The Bank of England (BoE) held rates for a third consecutive meeting at 5.25% with a vote of 6–3. The bank rate remains at the highest level since the financial crisis, amidst the backdrop of inflation more than double the Bank’s target and a stagnating economy. The latest data shows the U.K....

On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted unanimously to hold the fed funds rate at a target range of 5.25–5.50%. Today's pause represents the third straight FOMC meeting with no change in the policy rate after hikes in 11 of the 15 prior meetings and a...

Join us as we examine the latest priorities and trends for navigating real estate and corporate financing. Our expert panel will explore the dynamic capital markets landscape, revealing how it may impact priorities in 2024. Through an interactive Q&A format that encourages a variety of...

Matt Henry, Chatham's Managing Partner and CEO, and Rob Kaplan, former President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, discuss the economy, alternative capital sources, interest rates, and more.

The Bank of England (BoE) kept rates on hold at 5.25% for a second consecutive meeting today, as it attempts to balance a weakening economy with inflation that is still measuring three times its target. The Bank's updated forecasts show medium-term inflation slightly higher than in August's...

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted unanimously to hold the fed funds rate at a target range of 5.25%–5.50%. Today's pause represents consecutive FOMC meetings with no rate change, having hiked in 11 out of the last 14 prior meetings. The most notable...

The purpose of this report is to present changes in lending markets across key property types for use in marking debt to market for financial reporting. The Chatham fixed- and floating-rate indices for each property type represent how coupon rates and spreads have changed. For the third quarter...