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It seems most market participants are now expecting and pricing an interest rate environment that is ‘"higher for longer". If this is the case, what will it mean for real estate?

One forecast that drew attention this week came from Moody’s, which issued a cautionary outlook for the health of the global banking sector in the upcoming year.

Increased government spending on energy and childcare rebates, investment, and defense spending kept the Australian economy afloat in the three months to September, even though economic growth slowed to less than walking pace, growing at just 0.2%.

As we near the end of a volatile macroeconomic year, we look at some of the interesting trends in global real estate and consider what's to come.

Australia, home to the world's largest uranium resource, finds itself at a crossroads as it grapples with the question of whether to be a lifter or a leaner in the global pursuit of decarbonisation and energy security.

The electric vehicle (EV) industry, once riding high on optimism and sky-high valuations, has hit a roadblock as investors and car manufacturers reevaluate their strategies amidst a slowdown in growth. Factors ranging from rising interest rates to evolving EV technology and consumer preferences are being cited as reasons behind the shift in momentum.

Last Monday, despite reaching all-time highs in Asian markets, gold prices finished the week down more than 3.3%, closing at approximately $2,004 an ounce for the Comex front month and $2,020 for the continuous contract close.

It appears to be a case of desperation taking over the infirm, and it's a contender for the "dud deal of 2024" if it materializes. Struggling Paramount, the owner of the Ten Network in Australia, has engaged in talks with the unstable Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) regarding a potential merger.

As 2023 comes to a close, disinflation appears to be the rule, but not in China, where deflation persists, defying expectations as cost pressures continue to surprise.

Among renewables, lithium remains a significant driver for ASX investors and companies, with Rio Tinto exploring this space, unlike BHP.

China's central bank left its last two key indicator rates steady at all-time lows on Wednesday, despite November's economic data dump—especially housing and inflation figures—continuing to suggest that the economy remains moribund.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has joined the US Federal Reserve in preparing for a rate cut in 2024, as euro area inflation slumped to just 2.4% in November, barely above the 2% target. This result was significantly better than the market's forecast of a fall to 2.7%.

Canada has confirmed media reports that it will move ahead with new rules that will compel all new vehicles sold in 2035 to be electric-powered.