The analysts predict a modest increase in British home prices this year, followed by even faster growth over the next two years, surpassing the overall rate of inflation. The anticipated 1.8% increase in 2024 is expected to be outstripped by wage growth, signaling a positive trend in the housing market. This projection is bolstered by
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Famed short seller Jim Chanos recently found himself in the midst of a legal battle, as a lawsuit was filed accusing him of embezzling funds for personal use. Chanos vehemently denied the allegations, calling them “false, baseless and defamatory.” The lawsuit, filed by Conlon Holdings, a Chicago-based firm run by Sean Conlon, claimed that Chanos
Recent data from three German states indicated a slight increase in inflation rates in May. The preliminary figures showcased a rise in inflation in North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria, and Saxony. However, there was a minor decline in Brandenburg, leading to a mixed bag of results. This data is crucial as it provides insight into the overall
Clean energy stocks may not be performing well in the public market, but there is a growing appetite for companies focused on decarbonization in private markets. Clean Energy Ventures recently announced the successful raise of $305 million for its second fund, surpassing the initial target of $200 million. The oversubscription of the fund was driven
The silver price has been on an upward trend, reaching around $32.25 during the early European session, marking a 0.50% increase for the day. A key factor contributing to this rise is the growing industrial demand for silver. According to projections from the Silver Institute, the total industrial demand for silver is expected to increase
The recent release of Australian economic data has shown an increase in the consumer price index (CPI) to 3.6% year-on-year in April, up from 3.5% in March. This uptick in inflation has led to questions about the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) future interest rate decisions. However, it is unlikely that this slight increase will
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the travel preferences of Chinese tourists. A survey conducted by consulting firm Oliver Wyman revealed that only 14% of high-income households in mainland China, earning at least 30,000 yuan a month, who traveled internationally last year are planning to go abroad again in 2024. The
The Wall Street is set to undergo a significant change in trading settlements, with trades needing to be settled by the end of the next business day, known as “T+1 settlement.” This acceleration from the previous two-day settlement process aims to make the trading system more efficient and improve overall market resilience. While this change
Gold prices have been steadily climbing, reaching 2351.00 USD per troy ounce on Tuesday. This surge in gold prices can be attributed to a weakening US dollar and anticipation of crucial US inflation data set to be released later in the week. Investors are closely monitoring the situation, with the upcoming data likely to shed
The recent rise in the price of WTI crude oil by approximately 1% on Monday has been attributed to several key factors. One of them is the upcoming OPEC+ meeting scheduled for 2 June. Additionally, there are expectations of high fuel demand with the start of the summer driving season and holiday season in the
The potential interest rate cut announced by the European Central Bank (ECB) on 6 June seems to have been largely anticipated by the markets. Despite this, uncertainty remains regarding the timing of future rate cuts and the forecast for Eurozone core inflation levels. This ambiguity may result in a further widening of the spread between
China’s Shanghai city recently implemented several measures to revitalize its struggling property sector. These measures include a reduction in the down payment requirement, lower minimum mortgage rates, and eased restrictions on home purchases. Additionally, the required years of social security or income tax payments for non-Shanghai residents have been decreased from five to three years.