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Tony Charles, Head of Research and Strategy for Global Real Assets, spoke with Commercial Observer to outline why the team remains constructive on real estate halfway through 2026 despite volatility in rates, uncertain geopolitical environments, and persistent inflation. He further explains how the mid-year report zeroed in on three select sectors: industrial, residential and senior housing.


This article originally appeared in Commercial Observer on August 21, 2026 and is reprinted here with permission. ©2026 PARS International Corp. 

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI) manages global value-add / opportunistic and regional core / core-plus real estate investment strategies. The team's experience encompasses a broad array of asset classes, geographic regions and investment themes across all phases of the real estate cycle.