... for auction. Individuals also face similar situations. For many, this is the way to protect their assets. People buy real estate and vehicles at reduced prices at auctions. This way, debts can be settled while retaining valuable personal possessions, housing, and more. The crisis has led to the bankruptcy of numerous legal entities and individuals. During the liquidation process, the company's assets are put up for auction. Individuals face a similar process, where many find a way to protect their ...

... into Europe’s export-import balance and economic resilience. Eurozone CPI (October) – At 13:00 GMT, inflation data for the Eurozone will be released. This could impact the euro and provide signals on future European Central Bank (ECB) policy. U.S. Housing Starts (October) – At 16:30 GMT, the U.S. Census Bureau will release data on new construction starts, a key indicator of the real estate market’s health. Canadian CPI (October) – Also at 16:30 GMT, inflation data from Canada may indicate ...

... approximately 140%, followed by a collapse of tech stocks and a large bear market that brought the ratio back to a more sustainable level. Similarly, prior to the 2008 crisis , the indicator exceeded 100%, reflecting overheating largely due to the housing bubble; the subsequent financial crash sharply reduced market capitalization relative to GDP. Even in more recent history, the trend holds. By late 2021, the market-to-GDP ratio reached approximately 170% amidst a post-pandemic rally, only for ...

... credit market in recent years, has also slowed. According to the Central Bank, the volume of banks' mortgage portfolios is expected to grow by only 3–6% in 2025 (forecast down from 3–8%). Government-supported subsidy programs continue to support housing loans, but their impact is no longer as vast as during the period of double-digit mortgage growth. Demand for new housing loans has cooled against a backdrop of high borrowing costs and rising real estate prices. It is anticipated that the reduction ...

... of Iranian territory, oil prices predictably surged by 13% but quickly fell back. The parties continue to exchange strikes; Donald Trump prematurely left the G7 summit over the Middle Eastern situation, summoning Security Council members to the White House to demand Iran's complete surrender. Oil prices spiked again but soon stabilized. What is preventing market players from panicking, should we expect oil prices to reach $300 per barrel, and how are these developments affecting Russia? Forbes provides ...