... save up for a mortgage down payment or expand their budget for buying property. In the short term, high interest rates make mortgages costly, but the expectation of future rate cuts, combined with income growth, sets the stage for an upswing in the housing market. In the medium term, demand for housing is expected to increase, and the market for new developments should revive as household purchasing power rises. Investment in property – whether buying an apartment to rent out or acquiring commercial property ...

... gas-fired power plant capacity were under construction in Russia, with another 6.9 GW in the pre-investment stage. In comparison, from 2020 to the first half of 2024, 5.3 GW of gas-fired power plants were commissioned," said the CEO of OPEN OIL MARKET. He added that in the housing sector, gasification and degasification programs would play an important role, with visible effects already observed this year. "For example, in the first three months of 2024, Gazprom Mezhregiongaz's supplies to the domestic market increased ...

... you get a ready-made diversified portfolio. This tool is convenient because it does not require deep knowledge of the market: management is carried out by professionals. For beginners, funds often serve as a good “entry point” into the investment market. Real Estate. Buying real estate is a popular type of real investment. Buying an apartment, house or commercial space requires a significant amount, but real estate is considered a reliable tangible asset. You can earn income from renting out real estate, and over time, its value often increases (especially in a region with growing demand). ...

... 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 whether the Bank of Canada could adjust its interest rate policy soon. Impact on Markets: Currency markets could see increased volatility following ...

... 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 the market to experience a significant correction in 2022 (indices ...