Hotels Among Biggest Beneficiaries of Trump Economic Growth Policies Says New Fitch Report

Fitch Ratings | March 28, 2017

Shorter lease tenor property types, such as hotels, self-storage and apartments would see strongest and most immediate benefit if the Trump administration succeeds in accelerating U.S. economic growth with infrastructure spending and tax and regulatory reforms, according to a new report released by Fitch Ratings. However, more restrictive trade and immigration policies could undermine the President's growth oriented policy agenda if they contribute to meaningful appreciation in the U.S. dollar and higher wage inflation. Long-tenor triple net retail and healthcare properties are less able to offset higher interest rates with pro-cyclical...