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US jobs and inflation data ease Fed tightening fears but REITs hit record losing streak amid rate volatility

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04 Oct 2026
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US jobs and inflation data ease Fed tightening fears but REITs hit record losing streak amid rate volatility

US equity markets showed mixed results as softer September jobs data and lower-than-expected inflation reduced fears of near-term Federal Reserve rate hikes. The Labor Department reported only 29,000 new jobs in September, far below expectations, and wage growth slowed to its weakest since 2021. Core PCE inflation, the Fed's preferred gauge, also came in lower due to revisions, signaling easing inflation pressures. Despite this, long-term Treasury yields rose sharply, impacting real estate investment trusts (REITs), which fell for a seventh consecutive week—the longest losing streak on record. Mortgage REITs experienced their worst week in three years amid rising rate volatility. Meanwhile, REITs remained active in mergers and acquisitions, including Brixmor's $2.3 billion Slate Grocery deal and expansions in healthcare and senior housing sectors. This mixed environment highlights ongoing market uncertainty despite some easing in inflation and employment data.

REITs faced pressure amid rising long-term Treasury yields, with Pluang data offering a snapshot of market activity. For readers following REITs, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 04, 2026 18:51 WIB: Among 26 priced Real Estate-sector US stocks, 14 rose and 12 fell. Notably, NLY traded at USD 18.50 with a 1-day change of -1.07% and 100% buy order activity, IIPR was at USD 50.52 down 0.94% with the same buy order ratio, while AMH stood at USD 30.26, down 0.88%, reflecting varied investor responses within the sector.

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