# Why REITs aren't getting killed by rising interest rates this time around

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Author: Sequoia Research
Published: 2026-10-16T22:42:52.146Z
Updated: 2026-10-16T23:19:42.118Z
Original source: [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/08/why-reits-arent-getting-killed-by-rising-interest-rates-this-time.html)
Source published: 2026-10-08T11:00:01.000Z
Type: News
Topics: REITs

CNBC examines why stronger real-estate fundamentals may help some REITs withstand rising interest rates. The report cites Cohen & Steers research finding that the relationship between REIT returns and Treasury-yield changes has varied over time, limiting the usefulness of rates alone as a performance predictor.

The article explains that earlier rate increases raised borrowing costs and depressed values, while new supply also weighed on rents. Higher financing costs subsequently constrained development. That reduced construction pipeline can improve the competitive position of existing properties, even though owners still face higher debt costs and competing investment yields.

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