Market Analysis & Research

REIT share prices were little changed in the week ended July 16, with a total return of 0.5% on the FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index.

New research shows REITs win a majority of head-to-head comparisons between domestic and international private equity real estate funds and REITs.

Retail sales grew a surprising 0.6% in June, demonstrating the strength of the consumer sector as the economic reopening continues.

REITs posted significant gains last week, with a total return of 2.5% on the FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index

The pandemic and subsequent recovery have changed the outlook for both interest rates and inflation.

The FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index delivered a total return of 12.0%, bringing the year-to-date return to 21.3%.

Retail sales in May were 10.9% above recent trends, despite declining slightly from April. Brick & mortar sales are healthy even as e-commerce grows.

REIT share prices declined last week, with a total return of negative 3.1% on the FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index.

Prices on commodity futures contracts can provide an early warning of inflation trends.

REITs rose last week with a 2.5% total return on the FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index, the fourth consecutive weekly gain.