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US Home Sales Surge as Supply Rises
Redfin attributes rising activity in West Coast markets to a shortage of homes for sale.
Musk’s Net Worth Nearly $450 Billion as Tesla Stock Jumps
Tesla shares hit its highest price on Wednesday, breaking a previous record set in 2021.
Trump Pledges to Accelerate Approvals for Projects Worth $1 Billion or More
The president-elect’s vow to expedite permits and trim environmental reviews addresses key obstacles in boosting energy and mining investments.
Oil, Gold Prices Jump on Global Uncertainties
The takeover of Syria by rebel groups has negatively impacted market sentiment.
Bitcoin Breaks $100,000 After Trump’s SEC Selection, Fed’s Comments
Market analysts optimistic about Bitcoin prices in 2025.
House Prices See ‘Surprising’ Growth in November Ahead of Stamp Duty Changes
The average property now costs £268,144, which is close to figures last seen in August 2022.
Overseas Interest in Australian Properties Up As Indians Lead the Charge
Foreign buyers largely target properties over the million dollar mark and do not compete directly with first home Aussie buyers.
Homebuyer Mortgage Applications Jump 12 Percent in 1 Week
A decline in inflation numbers could encourage the Federal Reserve to bring down its benchmark rates, potentially triggering a further jump in applications.
S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Reports US Home Prices Registering 3.9 Percent Yearly Growth
The housing market is currently balancing underlying demand for new homes with a moderate supply and high interest rates.
Swiss Bank UBS Aims for Full Ownership of Securities Firm in China
Beijing State-owned Assets Management has said it will auction off its 33 percent stake in UBS Securities.
Winds of Change Might Blow Through Crypto Sector During Trump’s 2nd Term
The pro-Bitcoin president-elect could trigger a crypto-friendly regulatory environment.
Mortgage Rates Ticking Up to 7 Percent
Housing production slowed down last month amid elevated rates.
Meta Says It Removed 2 Million Accounts Linked to Scam Centers
Meta said the scam centers are ‘extremely persistent and well-resourced criminal organizations’ working to evade detection.
Global Economic Risks Spark Calls to Tie US Dollar to Gold Again
Some economists advocate a return to the gold standard, criticizing the fiat currency system as the root cause of government overspending and inflation.
Analysts Weigh Up Shifting Australia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Towards Renewables, Housing
Labor Treasurer Jim Chalmer has directed the Future Fund to consider investing in green energy, infrastructure, and housing.
Australia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Instructed to Target Housing, Climate Change
The Future Fund is now worth $230 billion and was created to ease the government’s reliance on taxpayers.
Walmart Sales Rise on a Unified Commerce Strategy, Stock Hits a 52-Week High
Walmart reported a third-quarter total of $169.6 billion in sales, 5.5 percent higher than the year-ago period.
18 States File Lawsuit Against SEC Over Alleged Unlawful Crypto Regulation
The states sought injunctive relief to prevent the SEC from bringing future enforcement actions against digital asset platforms.
Pension Megafunds to Unlock Billions Under Government Plans
The overhaul of the pension system will see a merger of funds currently managed by 86 local schemes.
