RWX News and Press, SPDR DJ Wilshire Intl Real Estate From 07/02/21

As the first half of 2021 comes to an end, the global economy is recovering strongly from its sharp decline last year caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Regional economic growth differences during the first half reflect differences in the spread of the pandemic and policy responses to i...

MSCI US REIT Index rallied 2.7% in June, which marks an impressive run of eight consecutive monthly increases. The Russell 3000 Index jumped 2.5% in June, the fifth straight monthly advance. Comparing GMI to US stocks and bonds shows that global asset allocation remains competitiv...

The reopening should continue across the major developed economies through the second half of 2021. The focus for markets has shifted to the strength of the growth rebound, the implications for inflation and the timing of central bank moves to taper asset purchases and eventually rais...

Fueled by vaccines and fiscal firepower, the United States has emerged as the clear global leader of the post-pandemic economic recovery, powering a robust recovery in domestic leisure travel. TSA data showed that domestic travel has recovered to 75% of pre-pandemic levels after botto...

U.S. equity markets rebounded following the worst week since February on promises of bipartisan progress on a significantly slimmed-down infrastructure package, reflecting concern that additional stimulus could further inflame inflation. Delivering its best week since February and clo...

Beneficiaries of the intensifying affordable housing shortage, manufactured housing ("MH") REITs have been the top-performing property sector over the past decade, continuing the strong momentum into 2021. Consistent with the trends across the residential REIT industry over the past q...

One risk on investors’ minds hasn’t been much of a factor in nearly a decade: inflation. By the end of 2020, despite real assets regaining some ground, the return deficit was –6.8%. Actually, when evaluated on multiple dimensions—inflation sensitivity, ...

The global economy has reached an important milestone in the second quarter of 2021, surpassing the pre-pandemic real GDP peak attained in the fourth quarter of 2019. After a 3.5% contraction in 2020, global real GDP is projected to increase 6.0% in 2021, its strongest advance since 1...

With higher and more persistent inflation looming in the US, it is important for investors to look for investment that can hedge the inflation risk and also provide geographical diversification. Historical data have shown international REITs to be effective at fighting inflation and a...

Cell Tower REITs - the single-largest REIT sector - are again pulling their weight after uncharacteristically lagging earlier this year, catalyzed by strong first quarter earnings and major M&A developments. Time To Focus: AT&T and Verizon ended their tumultuous foray into the...