Trade war has begun  Trump has implemented 25% import tariffs from Mexico and Canada and 10% on Chinese imports. Honestly, there is no way to know the outcome, but one thing for sure is that commodity and asset prices will be volatile as we price in the “Tariff Uncertainty”. Interestingly, all of Canada’s $200B trade…

The New Deal 2.0 Donald Trump is now the 47th U.S. president, and there is no denying a sense of optimism and hope. While no one knows exactly what will happen, given the wide range of rhetoric during the campaign, the early signs are super bullish, and I will focus on what I think will happen and how it…

Last week, I was interviewed by Max Chernov, a well-known YouTuber in Singapore who talks about expat life in Asia. In this interview, I also talk about how home equity loans are used for liquidity around the world – worth a listen. We have decided to stop our Global Investor Weekly and focus on more value-added content regarding…

USA Mortgage applications in the U.S. increased by 33.3% for the week ending January 10, 2025. This marked the largest rise in a month, driven by both purchase and refinance applications. Refinance applications saw a 44% increase, while purchase applications grew by 27%. Refinance applications also saw an increase in share, rising to 42.7%. Source: Mortgage…

PREVIEW: The CHIPS Act will add over 500,000 new jobs. As a property investor, you want to own in areas where employment will be robust with high-wage renters.  The CHIPS and Science Act is a U.S. federal law enacted in August 2022 to bolster the domestic semiconductor industry, enhance technological innovation, and strengthen national security…

USA U.S. property prices rose nearly 5% year-over-year, according to Green Street. The industrial and residential sectors continue to perform well, and retail properties are also improving. Despite ongoing affordability and inventory challenges, analysts expect the market to remain strong for both domestic and international investors. Source: U.S. Property Prices Up Nearly 5% Year-Over-Year U.K. U.K.…