Sector Investment 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 13, 2026, 9:31 PM ET
Investment Consulting & M&A
California’s public pension fund MCERA has issued an RFP for an investment consulting firm, signaling a search for fresh advisory capacity amid rising fiduciary pressures issued RFP. At the same time, UK‑based Savills disclosed a $921 million purchase of Eastdil, a move that expands its U.S. footprint and adds investment‑banking capabilities with minimal staff overlap, underscoring a broader trend of real‑estate brokers diversifying into advisory services announced $921m acquisition.
Infrastructure & Real‑Estate Credit
OpenAI chief Sam Altman said he is “hoping for a miracle” as the company confronts short‑term power‑supply constraints while planning massive AI‑compute facilities, highlighting the growing clash between AI ambition and energy availability expressed hope. Meanwhile, PIMCO Prime Real Estate CEO François Trausch warned that Europe’s real‑estate credit market will become fiercely competitive by 2026, urging investors to seize emerging loan opportunities before pricing tightens outlined credit outlook.