Prices

Instead of relying on tax-enhanced speculation, investors must now look at established properties based on actual profitability – leaving space for first home buyers Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFor decades, Australia’s property market has been defined by relentless price rises, reinforcing the old adage that real estate investment is “as safe as houses”.There’s now a wrinkle in that wisdom. Continue reading...

Nationwide finds typical price was £278,024 in May, as Savills says Iran war has ‘fundamentally changed’ outlookBusiness live – latest updatesHouse prices fell in the UK for the first time this year in May, as rising interest rates triggered by the war in Iran hurt homebuyer demand.The price of the average UK home dropped 0.6% in May compared with the month before, according to the lender Nationwide. Continue reading...

Buyers abandon auctions and Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra median house prices end May lower than they were at the end of 2025Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHome prices in Australia’s capital cities have begun to fall, with experts predicting the decline could last at least a year and wipe as much as 10% from values.The median capital city home price fell in May, the first decline since January 2025, as high interest rates and inflation stretched buyer budgets, Cotality reported on Monday. Auction success hit a new low for the year. Continue reading...

• Bank of Montreal priced US$2.22 million of S&P 500-linked capped buffer notes due Nov. 30, 2027, according to a securities filing. • The notes offer 150% upside participation, a 20% downside buffer, and a maximum return of 10%, showing continued demand for structured products tied to U.S. equity markets. • The deal is relevant for U.S. investors because it reflects how banks are packaging equity exposure amid high index levels and ongoing volatility concerns.

• Asian stock markets rose on Friday following news of a temporary 60-day ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. • The truce, which includes discussions regarding Iran's nuclear program, led to a decrease in energy prices and reduced economic anxiety for oil-importing nations. • Broad index gains were observed across major markets, including Japan, South Korea, Australia, China, and Hong Kong, with technology and manufacturing shares seeing a particular boost.

• Wall Street indices edged higher and oil prices declined on May 28, 2026, following a series of record-breaking market gains. • The positive market sentiment is driven by investor optimism regarding a tentative deal to extend a ceasefire involving Iran. • This shift reflects a decrease in geopolitical risk, which typically lowers oil prices and encourages equity investment.

Americans are growing frustrated with Trump’s handling of the economy as cost of living soars ahead of midtermsUS inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in April, driven by higher energy prices amid the war with Iran, and cementing economists’ views that the Federal Reserve could hold interest rates unchanged well into next year.Surging price pressures are eroding household income and could restrain consumer spending and economic growth this quarter. Income at the disposal of households after adjusting for inflation dropped for a third straight month in April, other data showed on Thursday. Given the soaring cost of living, Americans are growing frustrated with Donald Trump’s handling of the economy. A Reuters/Ipsos survey last week showed the president’s approval rating fell to nearly its lowest level since he returned to the White House, hit by a drop in support among Republicans. Trump won the 2024 presidential election in large part because of his promise to lower inflation. Continue reading...