News of Quantitative Easing (QE) tapering from the FED are getting stronger day by day as we see plenty of retail investors who start to worry about the possible rise in interest rates. Economists and Analysts are cautioning investors to watch out for Sept 17 where more than 65% believe that it will finally be the day the FED is going to reduce its bond buying purchase and increase interest rates. Will this be the start of funds outflow from the traditionally strong equity and property markets into a safe heaven US dollar and Gold? And how will this impact REITS - a market which has enjoyed much capital appreciation for the past couple of years.
Well, the market can be irrational in those moments of madness. And in these moments the likelihood is that the prices for REITS will go south. But does interest rates increase means the end ...
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