CBRE Shares Dip 0.38% as Trading Volume Slumps to 475th in Activity Amid Regional Market Pressures and Macroeconomic Headwinds

On August 6, 2025, CBRE shares fell 0.38% to a closing price of $X.XX, with a trading volume of 0.25 billion, ranking 475th in market activity. The decline reflects broader market dynamics affecting real estate services firms amid shifting investor sentiment and macroeconomic pressures.

CBRE Cambodia's mid-year report highlights a recalibration in Phnom Penh's property sectors, driven by rising U.S. tariffs on Cambodian exports, a downgraded regional growth outlook, and tightening liquidity. Office occupancy rates have fallen to 64%, with delayed completions and oversupply in lower-tier assets. Grade A properties remain resilient at 80% occupancy, but ESG compliance gaps and cost-cutting in property management are emerging as long-term risks for the firm’s regional operations.

In the UK, CBRE’s mid-year review notes a surge in build-to-rent (BTR) investment, reaching £4.3 billion in 2025. However, the wider living sector faces a 7% investment decline, with rental growth slowing to 2.1% in H1. Institutional investors are focusing on affordable housing, supported by government commitments, but execution challenges remain. The report underscores a fragmented market outlook, with industrial sectors navigating trade policy uncertainty while residential demand remains mixed.

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