... property prices have maintained their status as among the highest globally. This phenomenon warrants a closer look. Why Invest in Hong Kong Real Estate The real estate market in Hong Kong has remained resilient not only to the global crisis but also to the trade war with the United States. While property prices in other regions of China have dropped by around 8%, Hong Kong has been unaffected, maintaining its position as a leader in property value worldwide. Moreover, at the beginning of this year, a slight price ...

... a decline in orders. While the US and its partners discuss ways to ease trade disputes, uncertainty persists. Export-oriented economies in Asia (especially the high-tech sectors of Southeast Asia) are vulnerable to a possible intensification of the trade war in the second half of the year. Additionally, in Japan, domestic politics have taken the spotlight: ahead of elections for the upper house of parliament (set to take place on Sunday), the ruling coalition risks losing its stable majority. This political ...

... trading around recent peaks (~$72–73 per barrel, above the psychologically important mark of $72). U.S. WTI is holding steady around $69–70 per barrel. Several factors are contributing to the price increases: Trade truce and rising demand. Progress in trade negotiations between major economies has improved market sentiment. Washington and Brussels have reached a framework agreement that has avoided a new tariff war: agreements have been made to reduce duties and increase U.S. energy exports to Europe, bolstering investor confidence and heightening expectations for increased demand for oil and gas. Additionally, the U.S. and India have made strides in resolving ...

... for resolving the conflict in Ukraine to 10–12 days, threatening enhanced sanctions, which added uncertainty regarding future energy resource supplies from Russia. The US-EU Trade Deal Supported the Market: Washington and Brussels narrowly avoided a trade war by agreeing on mutual tariffs and large-scale purchases of American energy resources by the European Union. This news improved investor sentiment and intensified expectations for increased demand for US oil in the future. Geopolitical Premium in Prices: ...

... indicating a sharp slowdown in hiring, which amplified concerns about economic growth prospects. On the other hand, geopolitical tensions have somewhat eased: the United States and the European Union managed to reach a compromise and avoid a large-scale trade war, bolstering risk appetite. Wall Street indices, after setting record highs in July, faced volatility amid mixed signals, while prices for safe-haven assets, such as gold, once again approached historical peaks. Investors from the CIS are particularly ...