# US REIT sector interest rate volatility > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-reit-sector-interest-rate-volatility > Updated: 2026-09-23T13:15:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are experiencing market pressure and volatility driven by rising interest rates and Federal Reserve policy. The implementation of a “higher-for-longer” interest rate environment has increased the cost of capital for these companies and made government bonds more competitive against fixed rent arrangements. Net-lease REITs, including Realty Income and Agree Realty, experienced significant share price declines of approximately 14% and 16% respectively over a three-month period. As share prices fell, dividend yields for certain companies rose, with Realty Income reaching nearly 6%. While some firms like W. P. Carey are viewed as value opportunities due to high occupancy rates, others like Welltower Inc. face scrutiny regarding valuations and decelerating growth. Analysts have expressed caution regarding the sector's role as a passive income source, noting that elevated interest rates increase debt costs and heighten risks for high-yield dividend strategies. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: REIT sector faces volatility amid rising interest rates Rising interest rates and increased borrowing costs are reshaping the REIT sector, impacting dividend yields and valuations for companies like Realty Income, Welltower, and W. P. Carey. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/reit-sector-faces-volatility-amid-rising-interest-rates ### 2026-09-20: REITs face pressure from rising interest rates and Fed policy Rising interest rates and a “higher-for-longer” Fed policy are pressuring the REIT sector, specifically net-lease providers like Realty Income and Agree Realty, as bond yields become more competitive. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/reits-face-pressure-from-rising-interest-rates-and-fed-policy --- Cite as: US REIT sector interest rate volatility. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-reit-sector-interest-rate-volatility