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The unit prices of Singapore Exchange (SGX)-listed REITs have historically performed well during past US Federal Reserve rate pauses.

As such, given an imminent pause in the Fed’s rate hike, there may be “tactical opportunities” for the Singapore REIT sector ahead, said OCBC Investment Research in a note published on 6 April.

These opportunities have arisen despite an increase in the cost of borrowings for Singapore REITs, the research arm posited.