The Daily REITBeat | Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

"Dragging On"

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Today’s Newsletter (March 3rd, 2026)

Futures deep in the red at the time of this writing as talking heads focus on the move in oil and other safe haven assets as the potential for a lengthy crisis in Iran continues to dominate the headlines.

From Bloomberg

  • "Stocks fell and bonds deepened losses as the war in Iran entered its fourth day with no sign of de-escalation, heightening fears of a lengthy disruption to energy markets and a surge in inflation.

  • S&P 500 futures tumbled 1.4%. European and Asian equity benchmarks headed for their worst two-day drop since April. Brent crude rose more than 8% to briefly top $85 a barrel for the first time since July 2024. European gas added 33% to Monday’s gains as the world’s largest LNG export plant in Qatar remained shut.

  • The dollar remained the haven of choice, rising 0.6%. Gold fell 2.3% after a four-day rally. Concern that energy prices could remain elevated pushed global yields higher for a second day. European debt was among the hardest hit, given the region’s greater exposure to higher oil and gas costs.

  • The yield on two-year UK gilts surged 16 basis points. A surprise acceleration in euro-area inflation added to bets that the European Central Bank could raise rates this year. Ten-year Treasury yields climbed six basis points to 4.09% as expectations dimmed for a second Federal Reserve cut in 2026.”

In REIT News

  • Compass Point upgrades IIPR to Neutral from Sell (maintain $45 price target)

  • Yesterday, Freedom Broker downgraded O to Hold from Buy (raised price target by $2 to $69)

  • Yesterday, Maxim Group downgraded WSR to Hold from Buy

  • O announced that its Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Michelle Bushore, is leaving the Company and will continue to serve in her role through September 2nd while the Company conducts a search for a new Chief Legal Officer

  • AIV announced 4Q earnings and expects to distribute between $0.85-$0.95 per share during the second quarter if all properties under contract close as planned

  • Yesterday morning, AHT announced that board member Davinder "Sonny" Sra passed away on February 25, 2026

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David Auerbach