Economic Update | April 10, 2025 | SVN Research

Economic Update | April 10, 2025 | SVN Research

1. SMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM DECLINES   • According to the National Association of Independent Business (NFIB) in March, small business optimism experienced its most substantial decline in nearly three years, driven by a collapse in expectations around future...

Sarasota Office Market: Trends & Key Indicators

Sarasota Office Market: Trends & Key Indicators

The Sarasota office market stands as the largest in Southwest Florida, boasting over 28 million square feet of inventory. Despite facing several quarters of negative absorption in the past two years, the market maintains one of the lowest vacancy rates in the state....

Economic Update | March 13, 2025 | SVN Research

Economic Update | March 13, 2025 | SVN Research

CPI INFLATION The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2% in February and 2.8% year-over-year, cooling more than expected and potentially providing some relief to markets and policymakers on guard about price pressures. Core-CPI, which removes the more volatile food and...