Yellen Expresses Concerns Over Commercial Real Estate, Stablecoin Risks, Praises US Economic Strength: 'Headed In Right Direction'
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed concerns over the commercial real estate sector and the risks associated with digital assets, including stablecoins, in a House Financial Services Committee address. Despite these concerns, she offered an optimistic view of the U.S. economy, highlighting its strong growth and labor market resilience. Yellen called for enhanced regulatory frameworks for digital assets and discussed the efforts to manage commercial real estate risks. The VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF (DESK) and City Office REIT Inc. (CIO) were mentioned as experiencing declines.
February 06, 2024 | 5:12 pm
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City Office REIT Inc. (CIO) has seen a decline of more than 50% over the last year and a 76% drop from its peak in 2021, amid concerns in the commercial real estate sector.
Given Yellen's specific concerns about the commercial real estate sector, particularly office properties, and the significant declines already faced by CIO, her comments could exacerbate the negative sentiment and pressure on CIO's stock price in the short term.
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The VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF (DESK) is down 10% since the start of the year, reflecting concerns in the commercial real estate sector.
Yellen's concerns about the commercial real estate sector, specifically office properties, and her mention of increased vacancy rates and declines in property value directly impact DESK. Given its focus on office real estate, investor sentiment may be negatively affected in the short term.
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