Logistics data shows where the real risks in moving oil reside

Logistics data shows where the real risks in moving oil reside

Based on virtually all metrics of safety, whether environmental, occupational or residential, movement of oil and gas is safest via pipeline, less safe via rail and still less safe via roadway

http://www.biv.com/article/20131112/BIV0108/311129867/-1/BIV0108/logistics-data-shows-where-the-real-risks-in-moving-oil-reside

By Kenneth Green
Tue Nov 12, 2013 12:01am PST

US housing: the price is becoming right (A. Markowska)

US housing: the price is becoming right (A. Markowska)

As housing goes, so goes the economy. Today, this is as true as ever. The Fed hit a pause button on tapering after mortgage rates rose sharply, and it awaits more evidence of sustained progress. While some housing indicators softened in recent months, we remain optimistic on demand. We explain why below.

Turkey: C/A deficit deteriorates further

Turkey: C/A deficit deteriorates further
Emre Tekmen - Market Economics | 13 Nov 2013 10:54

At USD 3.3bn, September's current account deficit was higher than the market’s expectations (USD 2.7bn) and our above-consensus forecast (USD 3.0bn). In addition, January-August current account deficit was revised up by a total of USD 1.4bn, mainly due to lower tourism revenues. As a result, 12-month cumulative c/a deficit reached USD 59.1bn in September, from USD 58.5bn in August. Non-energy current account deficit also widened by USD 0.8bn to USD 9.3bn, on a 12-month cumulative basis. Turkey was a net gold importer in September as well, contrary to last year, and 12-month cumulative net gold imports reached a record high of USD 7.3bn. At the same time, we also note that seasonally adjusted current account deficit excluding gold and energy has been widening gradually since the start of the year.

Advice, Mark, New Testament, Bible

Take care what you hear. The measure with which you measure will be measured out to you, and still more will be given to you. To the one who has, more will be given; from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.

- Gospel of Mark 4,24-25

http://www.usccb.org/bible/mark/4

Endeavor, Western Proverb

He that will thrive, must rise at five.

- Western Proverb

U.S. COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY

http://www.pwc.com/us/en/press-releases/2013/emerging-trends-in-real-estate-forecast-press-releases.jhtml

U.S. COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY REACHES INFLECTION POINT IN 2014 WITH INVESTORS RETURNING TO SECONDARY MARKETS, ACCORDING TO PwC US AND URBAN LAND INSTITUTE’S EMERGING TRENDS IN REAL ESTATE® FORECAST

San Francisco Once Again Top Ranked City for 2014;
Industrial Sector Becomes Investor Favored Property Type
Report Highlights Potential “Best Bets” for Investors in 2014

CHICAGO, November, 7 2013 – The U.S. real estate recovery is set to continue into 2014, with investors increasingly looking beyond some of the traditionally popular markets to secondary markets in search of higher yields, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2014, co-published by PwC US and the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

Europe’s evolving deal market proves difficult

Europe’s evolving deal market proves difficult
November 6 2013

Despite the availability of capital and numerous assets on the market, closing traditional hotel transactions in Europe is still a frustrating ordeal for investors, panelists said during The European Hotel Investment Conference.

By Patrick Mayock
Editor-in-Chief
patrick@hotelnewsnow.com

LONDON—Capital is flowing in Europe and banks have distressed assets at the ready, but the deal market is proving maddening for owners seeking traditional hotel acquisitions, according to a panel at the 25th European Hotel Investment Conference hosted by Deloitte.

“It’s really a question of product,” said Cody Bradshaw, senior VP of Starwood Capital Group, during a session titled “Silver bullets at the ready.”

http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/Article/12610/Europes-evolving-deal-market-proves-difficult

Opinion: B.C. leads in environmental standards for natural gas

Opinion: B.C. leads in environmental standards for natural gas

By Rich Coleman, Special to the Vancouver Sun

With recent events bringing attention to hydraulic fracturing, I think it is important for British Columbians to know the facts about natural gas operations in our province.

http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Opinion+leads+environmental+standards+natural/9129600/story.html

Brookfield Asset Management In The News With Three Major Transactions Totalling $8.9 Billion

http://jewishbusinessnews.com/2013/11/03/brookfield-asset-management-in-the-news-with-three-major-transactions-totalling-8-9-billion/

Brookfield Asset Management In The News With Three Major Transactions Totalling $8.9 Billion

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. is a Canadian publicly listed asset management company. Brookfield manages a global portfolio valued at over US$180 billion, invested on behalf of institutional and corporate clients. The firm’s assets are concentrated in property, renewable power generation, infrastructure and private equity.

Tech Sector Continues to Drive San Francisco Office Market in Sharp Contrast to Rest of Tenant Base

http://www.studley.com/9c1d8ee7-9e58-4725-a007-cb0426a70d0b/our-firm-press-room-detail.htm

Tech Sector Continues to Drive San Francisco Office Market in Sharp Contrast to Rest of Tenant Base

San Francisco, CA (November 1, 2013) - The tech sector continues to drive the San Francisco office market, with the rapid expansion of local companies as well as an influx of Valley firms and others from outside the region contributing to the acceleration. Following a sluggish first half of 2013, tech companies resumed their aggressive pursuit of space in the third quarter, according to the San Francisco Studley Report, Studley’s analysis of office market conditions in the city. Overall leasing volume equaled three million square feet, significantly higher than the historical quarterly average of 1.9 million square feet.