FRI News and Press, First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund From 06/12/23

2023-06-12 13:11:00 ET Summary The 10-year Treasury yield was modestly higher last week but the trend – or lack thereof – hasn’t changed. We look at sentiment in a lot of ways and there is no doubt that it is quite bullish right now so a correction of some kin...

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2023-06-11 09:00:00 ET Summary U.S. equity markets climbed to their highs of the year as investors took positions ahead of a critical slate of inflation data and an anticipated "pause" in the Fed's rate hike cycle. Closing the week in 'bull market' territory, the S&P 500 advan...

2023-06-08 14:20:00 ET Summary In recent years, specialized technology-adjacent property types such as towers, data centers and industrial have gained prominence in the real estate market due to changes in consumer behavior, technological advancements, and their critical role in suppo...

2023-06-08 10:00:00 ET Summary Among the top-performing property sectors this year, the Data Center REIT rebound has been fueled by reports of "booming" demand for artificial intelligence ("AI") focused data center chips. Even before the Nvidia report, Data Center REITs were on th...

2023-06-06 10:43:00 ET Summary The reduction in new home sale prices in April 2023 combined with a small reduction in mortgage rates to boost their affordability. After increasing to 6.5% in March 2023, the average interest rate on a 30-year conventional mortgage dipped back to 6....

2023-06-06 05:38:00 ET Summary The US economy faces concerns such as Fed tightening, high inflation, tighter bank lending standards, and leading indicators pointing to a potential downturn. The job market remains solid, but some worsening data suggests that its strength may have p...

2023-06-06 02:55:00 ET Summary This article will unveil our analysis, providing you with some insight toward understanding the current state of the REIT market and its future potential, particularly in the realm of sustainable investments. Real estate plays a significant role in c...

2023-06-06 02:44:07 ET Summary Despite high mortgage rates and lower sales, home prices in the US are increasing again due to low inventory levels. The "months of sales" ratio indicates that demand is again exceeding supply, putting upward pressure on home prices. High mortgag...

2023-06-05 09:20:00 ET Summary The stock market surged last Friday after the employment report showed a gain of over 300k jobs while the year-over-year change in average hourly earnings fell to 4.3%. The rally in REITs and small-cap value may be more important because sentiment is...