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 Inflation Fears Spark Rally in Gold and Oil, Casting Doubt on Fed's Strategy READ MORE Fear Index' Doubles Amid Worldwide Stock Market Rout READ MORE Global Recession Odds are 50/50 Citigroup Warns READ MORE Concerns Arise Over CPI Data Accuracy with Response Rates Lagging READ MORE ZeroHedge: Speculative Froth Departing Gold as China Tightens Trading Conditions READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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