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Economic Insights: The Fed at a Crossroads

Written By National’s Head of Research and Analysis, Darob Malek-Madani  Over the past year the job market appeared strong while inflation hovered above the Fed’s target. This dynamic made it relatively easy for the Fed to continue to keep rates high and wait for inflation to come down. Now, however, there are signs the labor […]

Hedging Opportunity: Commercial real estate can serve as an effective hedge against inflation

In recent years, inflation surges have remained above target, creating persistent market challenges for investors. The environment has raised the demand for strategies that can help mitigate volatility and preserve long-term value. In the latest issue of IREI Americas, Jeffrey Kanne, President & CEO of National Real Estate Advisors, and Darob Malek-Madani, Head of Research […]

Data Centers Explained: Part 1 – A Quick Guide to the Four Main Types of Data Centers

All data centers may store and manage information, but they’re not one-size-fits-all. Just as buildings are designed to meet the needs of different industries, data centers also vary based upon who uses them, how they’re managed, and the types of digital workloads they output. In this installment of Data Centers Explained, we’re offering a quick […]

AFIRE: The Power and Players Behind Economic and Real Estate Development

Powering Future Development: Navigating the New Energy Landscape in Real Estate  As the world enters a new era of electrification, energy is no longer just a utility, it’s the backbone of economic growth, urban development, and the digital future. In the latest issue of AFIRE Summit, National Real Estate Advisors’ President & CEO Jeff Kanne […]

Trends Shaping the Data Center Industry in 2025

The data center industry is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by the accelerating demand for cloud computing, technological advancements, and sustainable energy solutions. Jeff Kanne, President & CEO of National Real Estate Advisors and Vice Chairman of Sabey Data Centers, highlights the critical trends that will define the industry’s trajectory in 2025 and […]

Economic Insights: The Coming Growth in American Power

Written By National’s Head of Research and Analysis, Darob Malek-Madani  U.S. electrical utilities are facing a challenge they haven’t encountered in two decades: adding significant new power supply to meet demand. Over the past 20 years, demand for electricity in the U.S. has grown only modestly, driven in part by the widespread adoption of energy-efficient […]

Economic Insights: A Tale of Three Real Estate Recessions

 Written By National’s Head of Research and Analysis, Darob Malek-Madani The current real estate downturn is beginning to show signs of hitting bottom. The initial decline in values began in late 2022 as long-term interest rates, closing in on four percent, pushed up cap rates across the sector, made debt more expensive and forced […]

Staying Ahead of Change – How supply, demand and technological advancements driven by AI are affecting data center infrastructure and investment

Economic Insights: The Sahm Rule and the Recession

Written By National’s Head of Research and Analysis, Darob Malek-Madani Over the weekend beginning August 2nd, global equities traders concluded that U.S. was likely in a recession. When Monday arrived, Japan’s stock market began to crash ending the day down more than 12% as stocks continued to fall around the world. The S&P 500 ended […]

Five Things to Know About Liquid Cooling in Data Centers

In the ever-evolving landscape of data center technology, efficiency and sustainability are paramount. Liquid cooling has emerged as a revolutionary solution, offering significant advantages over traditional air-cooling methods. The term “liquid cooling” refers to the process of managing heat generated by the electronic equipment housed in data centers through a closed-loop system, where a coolant […]