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Schwab Network: Greg Friedman on Rising Yields and Data Centers

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July 23, 2026

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Greg Friedman joined Schwab Network to talk about how the commercial real estate business is repricing itself as yields remain elevated due to the U.S.-Iran war.

He tells investors in the space to brace for pain on the balance sheet, though it likely creates new opportunities long-term. Greg adds that data centers now make up 1% of commercial real estate, a number set to accelerate and create new headwinds for properties.

Watch the full interview on Schwabnetwork.com

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