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New York, NY—War has a very far reaching cycle of influence over the economy, on top of the obvious dangers and costs it brings on the battlefield. One impact is consumer confidence. People tend to spend less on leisure as there is a sense that one shouldn't be spending, but instead saving more. This has a trickle down effect on the entire economy. While some markets benefit from the proximity to industries that boom in times of conflict, the overall housing market tends to stay stable while investments in long term commercial projects may be delayed.
The issue to remember when forecasting REIT performance is the high correlation to the equities market. Focused investments, as a result, may be a better option during this time.
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