
REITs Show Resilience as Global Real Estate Investment Volumes Recover
Global real estate and REITs sustained positive momentum through the week ending July 13, 2026, building on mid-year outperformance and recovering transaction activity. REIT total returns reached 14.9% at mid-year, ahead of broad equities despite elevated rates. Institutional interest remains selective amid competition from other asset classes, with capital flows showing regional gains in North America and APAC. Investors may monitor sector-specific fundamentals and cross-border allocation shifts.