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inancials on the move amidst global uncertainty. The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF (XLRE) took a hit, closing red for four out of five days as geopolitical tensions escalated. Major market averages suffered, with investors wary of potential fallout from Israel's actions. The sector's performance was particularly affected by concerns over property values and rental income. Despite this, some real estate stocks showed resilience, bucking the trend in a volatile week.