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A page centralizing commercial real estate association responses, guides and resources in dealing with the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

If activity in Asia is any guide, expect a short-term dip in volume with a cautious recovery as the rate of infection slows.

Senators Mitt Romney and Tom Cotton have proposed giving either a check or a cash stipend to every American.

Restaurant and store closings might mean some very tough decisions for regional mall landlords.

COVID-19’s spread is rocking the global economy. GlobeSt.com examines the potential toll of job losses for the CRE industry. Bisnow looked at what the near zero interest rates will mean for the sector. Meanwhile famed investor Carl Icahn revealed to CNBC that he is shorting commercial real estate securities. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.

To stay afloat as customer traffic drops, restaurants are expanding their delivery options.

Modell’s will close all of its stores, reports the New York Post. Healthcare REIT stocks might benefit from the current outbreak, according to CNN Business. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.

The hospitality industry could see an uptick in defaults as debt poses a threat to some hotel owners, reports the Wall Street Journal. The rate cut by the Fed last week led to an increase in refinance applications, according to Forbes. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.

JPMorgan researchers say recession risk is overblown, according to CNBC. The Wall Street Journal looks at the drawbacks of open-floor offices. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.

If yields on benchmark 10-year Treasuries go to zero, banks, insurers and pension systems will be hard- hit.