Rosy Outlook for U.S. Office Demand Could Support Some Singapore REITs -- Market Talk

Dow Jones09-15

0212 GMT - U.S. office demand is likely to recover in 2H, which should boost Singapore-listed REITs focusing on that market, says UOB Kay Hian's Jonathan Koh in a note. He cites improved business sentiment from easing trade tensions, stronger return-to-office momentum and dwindling new supply. Increasing M&A among U.S.-based office REITs and a resurgence of commercial mortgage-backed securities in 1H likely show renewed confidence in the U.S. office market, he says. Singapore-listed Prime US REIT and Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT's average cost of debt could moderate in 2H, he adds. UOB KH has a buy rating and US$0.31 target on Prime, and a hold rating and US$0.26 target on Keppel Pacific Oak. Prime and Keppel Pacific Oak were recently at US$0.245 and US$0.26, respectively. (megan.cheah@wsj.com)

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