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Meta says creator 'Partnership Ads' passed a $15 billion annual run-rate, up more than 97%
Source: Storyboard18
On its 21 October earnings call Meta said Partnership Ads, where brands run ads with creators, grew more than 97% year on year and crossed a $15 billion annual revenue run-rate. Its Creator Marketing Hub, now rolled out to all advertisers worldwide, makes more than 10 million creators searchable by brands. Meta did not break the figure down by platform or market.
Why it mattersBrands are paying more to boost creators' posts, which opens income for creators of every size, but it is active work and earnings depend on audience and deals.
Nareit: US REITs raised $19.8 billion in Q3 2026 as borrowing costs rose
Source: Nareit
Nareit says REITs (companies that own income-producing property and pay out most of their profits) raised $19.8 billion in Q3 through debt and equity offerings and $65.7 billion year to date. The weighted average coupon on REIT debt rose to 5.5% in Q3 from 4.7% in Q1, and there were no REIT IPOs in Q3.
Why it mattersREITs let you earn from property without being a landlord, but higher borrowing costs can squeeze their profits and payouts.
Soaring Treasury yields put REIT mergers on pause
Source: Bisnow
Bisnow reports that with the 10-year US Treasury yield above 5%, at levels last seen in 2002, REIT buyers and sellers can't agree on prices and many acquisitions are on hold, according to executives and analysts.
Why it mattersWhen safer bonds pay more, property investments must work harder to compete, a reminder that REIT income comes with interest-rate risk.
What is the latest Markets news?
The most recent Markets story in our digest (Sunday, October 25, 2026) is "Meta says creator 'Partnership Ads' passed a $15 billion annual run-rate, up more than 97%", reported by Storyboard18.
Why does this Markets story matter?
Brands are paying more to boost creators' posts, which opens income for creators of every size, but it is active work and earnings depend on audience and deals.
How many Markets stories has Passive Income Fun covered?
Passive Income Fun has covered 3 stories on Markets so far, each linked to its original source.
Which sources does Passive Income Fun use for Markets news?
Recent Markets items cite Storyboard18, Nareit, Bisnow; every item links to the original report.
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