Bisnow: CRE Leaders Weigh In as the Fed Holds Rates Steady

By Matt Wasielewski | Bisnow | January 28, 2026

Bisnow reports that commercial real estate leaders broadly expected the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady at its first meeting of 2026, viewing the move as a continuation of the current environment rather than a major market inflection point.

According to the article, industry participants noted that while further rate cuts would be welcomed, investment and lending activity remains more closely tied to Treasury yields, spreads, and overall economic data than to short-term Fed action. Several respondents emphasized that stability in rates provides clarity, even as financing conditions remain selective across sectors.

Paul Rahimian, CEO of Parkview Financial, told Bisnow that with mixed economic signals and ongoing external pressures, the Fed’s decision to stay on hold was not surprising. He noted that a weakening labor market and changes in Fed leadership later in 2026 could create conditions for additional rate cuts beyond current market expectations.

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