Chris Wimmer
Chris Wimmer, CFA, is senior director, Fitch Ratings.
Shopping Center REITs Are Making a Comeback
Despite perceptions to the contrary, more stores opened than closed in the past three years, writes Fitch Ratings’ Chris Wimmer.
How Higher Rates Drag on REITs
Fitch Ratings’ Chris Wimmer on why trouble for tenants means trouble for landlords.
AI Demand Boosts Data Center REITs
These companies should be having their moment for a long time, writes Fitch Ratings’ Chris Wimmer.
Inflation, Higher Rates to Pressure REITs in 2024
It will be another tough year for this asset class, though performance will vary, according to Fitch Ratings’ Chris Wimmer.
US REIT Outlook ‘Deteriorating’ as CRE Lending Tightens
Chris Wimmer, CFA, on why Fitch Ratings has downgraded the sector.
Weakened CRE Activity Pressures Some REIT Ratings
REITs are struggling with disruptions in the capital markets and low transaction activity, observes Chris Wimmer of Fitch Ratings.
Office REITs Remain on High Alert
There are certain challenges that all companies in the sector are facing, observes Chris Wimmer of Fitch Ratings.
These REIT Sectors Face Slower Growth
A recession will temper the pandemic recovery, according to Fitch’s Chris Wimmer.
Apartment REITs Are Not Immune to Economic Uncertainty
Despite robust demand, these companies will face hurdles of their own in the coming year, according to Chris Wimmer of Fitch.
What a Stagflation Scenario Could Mean for REITs
Fitch’s Chris Wimmer on why the rating agency has adjusted its outlook.