Europe's Pitch Book: Defence is costly. But Europe can afford it
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Live cross-firm bank consensus across 37 desks — FX, oil & gold
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Lead — The desk posits that while Europe's commitment to increased defense spending could enhance logistics real estate, it is unlikely to result in transformational changes within the sector. Per the full note from ING Economics, there is a projected annual increase in defense budgets, which should support demand for logistics properties, especially those catering to military logistics needs. However, the long-term effects may be limited given existing structural challenges in the logistics market, particularly concerning urban land use and regulatory hurdles. Overall, sentiment surrounding related logistics investments remains cautiously optimistic but restrained by broader market conditions.